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Luke 8:9

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 8:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.
Luke 8:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
8And other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit a hundredfold. As he said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
9And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.
10And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to the rest in parables; that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.
11Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
12And those by the way side are they that have heard; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved.
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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 his disciples asked him, etc.] That is, as Mark says, “when he was alone”; after the multitude were departed, and they were by themselves, it may be in some house with other disciples: saying, what might this parable be? what is the sense and meaning of it? According to Matthew, they asked why he spake in parables to the people; and to such a question the following words are a proper answer.”
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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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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“What: Hos 6:3; Mat 13:10, Mat 13:18, Mat 13:36, Mat 15:15; Mar 4:10, Mar 4:34, Mar 7:17, Mar 7:18; Joh 15:15 Luke 8:10”
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