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Luke 8:4

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 8:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable:
Luke 8:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good tidings of the kingdom of God, and with him the twelve,
2and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary that was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,
3and Joanna the wife of Chuzas Herod`s steward, and Susanna, and many others, who ministered unto them of their substance.
4And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable:
5The sower went forth to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden under foot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it.
6And other fell on the rock; and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
7And other fell amidst the thorns; and the thorns grew with it, and choked it.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And when much people were gathered together, etc.] To Jesus, as he was by the sea side, the sea of Galilee, or Tiberias: and were come to him out of every city; of Galilee, to hear him preach, and see miracles: he spake by a parable; the following things.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the parable of the sower explained in the notes at Matthew 13:1-23. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 13:1; Mar 4:1. Luke 8:15”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:4-15 The parable of the farmer scattering seed depicts people’s varied responses to Jesus’ ministry of proclaiming God’s Kingdom.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 13:2; Mar 4:1 Luke 8:5”
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