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Luke 8:9

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Berean Standard Bible

Then His disciples asked Him what this parable meant.

American Standard Version (1901)

And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.

Bible in Basic English

And his disciples put questions to him about the point of the story.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.

Free Bible Version

But his disciples asked him, “What does this illustration mean?”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then his disciples asked him, demaunding what parable that was.

King James (Authorized) Version

And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

One Unity Resource Bible

Then his disciples asked him, “What does this parable mean?”

Translation for Translators

Jesus’ disciples later asked him about the meaning of the parable he had just told.

Unlocked Literal Bible

His disciples asked him what this parable meant.

Noah Webster Bible

And his disciples asked him, saying, What doth this parable mean?

World English Bible

Then his disciples asked him, “What does this parable mean?”

Young's Literal Translation

And his disciples were questioning him, saying, 'What may this simile be?'

Context

The Parable of the Sower

⁸Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”⁹Then His disciples asked Him what this parable meant.

Summary

In Luke 8:9, Jesus uses the parable of the sower to teach about the different responses people have to the message of the kingdom of God. The seed represents the word of God, and the various types of soil symbolize the different conditions of people's hearts. Some hearts are hardened and unreceptive, while others are shallow or distracted by worldly concerns, hindering the growth of God's word. However, those with good and fertile hearts receive the word, allowing it to take root and bear fruit in their lives. This verse underscores the importance of having a receptive and open heart to receive and respond to God's message.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And his disciples asked him,.... 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.

Luke 8:9

The Parable of the Sower

⁸Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”⁹Then His disciples asked Him what this parable meant.

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Berean Standard Bible

Then His disciples asked Him what this parable meant.

American Standard Version (1901)

And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.

Bible in Basic English

And his disciples put questions to him about the point of the story.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And his disciples asked him what this parable might be.

Free Bible Version

But his disciples asked him, “What does this illustration mean?”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then his disciples asked him, demaunding what parable that was.

King James (Authorized) Version

And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?

One Unity Resource Bible

Then his disciples asked him, “What does this parable mean?”

Translation for Translators

Jesus’ disciples later asked him about the meaning of the parable he had just told.

Unlocked Literal Bible

His disciples asked him what this parable meant.

Noah Webster Bible

And his disciples asked him, saying, What doth this parable mean?

World English Bible

Then his disciples asked him, “What does this parable mean?”

Young's Literal Translation

And his disciples were questioning him, saying, 'What may this simile be?'