Luke 8:13
They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And that which fell among thorns are they,.... The seed that fell among thorns, or were sown on thorny ground, represent such hearers:
which, when they have heard, go forth; from hearing the word to…
The former paragraph began with an account of Christ's industry in preaching (Luk 8:1); this begins with an account of the people's industry in hearing, Luk 8:4. He went into every city, to preach; so…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
They on the rock Shallow, impulsive listeners, whose enthusiasm is hot and transient as a blaze in the straw.
with joy "Yet they seek me daily, and delightto know my ways," Isa 58:2 ."Thou art unto…
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