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Luke 8:13-15 Jesus' Ministry and Parables

13 Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away.

14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.

15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.

Cross References for Luke 8:13-15

Exodus 4:31 - and they believed. And when they heard that the Lord was concerned about them and had seen thei... Click to read the verse Exodus 4:31 Click to read the verse Exodus 4:31

1 John 2:19 - They went out from us, but they did not really belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, th... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:19 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:19

Hebrews 10:39 - But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved. Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:39 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:39

Matthew 26:41 - “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body ... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:41 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:41

Galatians 3:1 - Faith or Observance of the Law You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very e... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:1 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:1

Hosea 6:4 - “What can I do with you, Ephraim? What can I do with you, Judah? Your love is like the morning ... Click to read the verse Hosea 6:4 Click to read the verse Hosea 6:4

Exodus 14:31 - And when the Israelites saw the great power the Lord displayed against the Egyptians, the peopl... Click to read the verse Exodus 14:31 Click to read the verse Exodus 14:31

Acts 8:13 - Simon himself believed and was baptized. And he followed Philip everywhere, astonished by the g... Click to read the verse Acts 8:13 Click to read the verse Acts 8:13

John 2:23-25 - Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the miraculous signs he wa... Click to read the verse John 2:23-25 Click to read the verse John 2:23-25

John 8:30-32 - Even as he spoke, many put their faith in him. Click to read the verse John 8:30-32 Click to read the verse John 8:30-32

Psalms 106:12 - Then they believed his promises and sang his praise. Click to read the verse Psalms 106:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:12

John 5:35 - John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light. Click to read the verse John 5:35 Click to read the verse John 5:35

2 Peter 2:20 - If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ an... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:20 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:20

John 15:2 - He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he ... Click to read the verse John 15:2 Click to read the verse John 15:2

Jude 1:12 - These men are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm—shephe... Click to read the verse Jude 1:12 Click to read the verse Jude 1:12

2 Peter 2:22 - Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes ba... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:22 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:22

1 Corinthians 13:2 - If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:2

John 2:23 - Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the miraculous signs he wa... Click to read the verse John 2:23 Click to read the verse John 2:23

Matthew 13:21 - But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:21

John 15:6 - If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such bran... Click to read the verse John 15:6 Click to read the verse John 15:6

Matthew 13:20-21 - The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at on... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:20-21 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:20-21

Isaiah 58:2 - For day after day they seek me out; they seem eager to know my ways, as if they were a nation t... Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:2

Mark 6:20 - because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When H... Click to read the verse Mark 6:20 Click to read the verse Mark 6:20

Luke 22:32 - But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, ... Click to read the verse Luke 22:32 Click to read the verse Luke 22:32

John 12:42-43 - Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees ... Click to read the verse John 12:42-43 Click to read the verse John 12:42-43

Galatians 3:4 - Have you suffered so much for nothing—if it really was for nothing? Click to read the verse Galatians 3:4 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:4

Colossians 2:7 - rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with ... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:7 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:7

Colossians 1:23 - if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the go... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:23 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:23

Job 19:28 - “If you say, ‘How we will hound him, since the root of the trouble lies in him,’ Click to read the verse Job 19:28 Click to read the verse Job 19:28

James 2:26 - As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. Click to read the verse James 2:26 Click to read the verse James 2:26

Mark 4:16-17 - Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. Click to read the verse Mark 4:16-17 Click to read the verse Mark 4:16-17

Luke 22:31-32 - “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. Click to read the verse Luke 22:31-32 Click to read the verse Luke 22:31-32

Ephesians 6:13 - Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:13 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:13

Matthew 13:6 - But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. Click to read the verse Matthew 13:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:6

Proverbs 12:3 - A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:3

Hosea 7:16 - They do not turn to the Most High; they are like a faulty bow. Their leaders will fall by the s... Click to read the verse Hosea 7:16 Click to read the verse Hosea 7:16

Ephesians 3:17 - so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and es... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:17

Proverbs 12:12 - The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:12

Ezekiel 33:32 - Indeed, to them you are nothing more than one who sings love songs with a beautiful voice and p... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:32 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:32

1 Thessalonians 3:5 - For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. I was af... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:5 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:5

Luke 11:4 - Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into tem... Click to read the verse Luke 11:4 Click to read the verse Luke 11:4

John 7:31 - Still, many in the crowd put their faith in him. They said, “When the Christ comes, will he do ... Click to read the verse John 7:31 Click to read the verse John 7:31

1 Corinthians 15:2 - By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:2

2 Timothy 2:18 - who have wandered away from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:18 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:18

Galatians 4:15 - What has happened to all your joy? I can testify that, if you could have done so, you would hav... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:15 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:15

Mark 4:5 - Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the s... Click to read the verse Mark 4:5 Click to read the verse Mark 4:5

Luke 8:6 - Some fell on rock, and when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture. Click to read the verse Luke 8:6 Click to read the verse Luke 8:6

Mark 4:16 - Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. Click to read the verse Mark 4:16 Click to read the verse Mark 4:16

Luke 6:47 - I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. Click to read the verse Luke 6:47 Click to read the verse Luke 6:47

Psalms 106:12-14 - Then they believed his promises and sang his praise. Click to read the verse Psalms 106:12-14 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:12-14

1 Timothy 1:19 - holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked the... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:19 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:19

2 Timothy 2:18-19 - who have wandered away from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:18-19 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:18-19

Acts 8:13-23 - Simon himself believed and was baptized. And he followed Philip everywhere, astonished by the g... Click to read the verse Acts 8:13-23 Click to read the verse Acts 8:13-23

Galatians 4:15-20 - What has happened to all your joy? I can testify that, if you could have done so, you would hav... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:15-20 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:15-20

Hebrews 6:5 - who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:5 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:5