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Luke 8:12 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Luke 8:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 8 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.”
Luke 8:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 8:12
Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. Jesus identifies the first soil as the hardened path where seed cannot penetrate. The Greek word hodos (ὁδός) refers to a trampled roadway—compacted, impenetrable earth representing hardened hearts. The devil (diabolos, διάβολος, 'slanderer' or 'accuser') actively taketh away the word (airei ton logon, αἴρει τὸν λόγον), snatching it before it can take root.The purpose clause is critical: lest they should believe and be saved (hina mē pisteusantes...
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Cross-References for Luke 8:12
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“and doesn't understand it”
“the old serpent”
“and you have refused; I have stretched out my hand”
“immediately Satan comes”
“he is like a man looking at his natural face in a mirror;”
“neither swerve from the words of my mouth.”
“and didn't choose the fear of Yahweh.”
“who forget my holy mountain”