Luke 8:14
And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
But that on the good ground are they,.... The seed that fell on good ground design such hearers,
which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it: who hear with an honest and good…
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
that which fell among thorns are they Here the grand paradox which identifies the seed with its recipient is very marked. See especially Matthew 13, where "he that received the seedby the way side,…
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