Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 8:14 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Luke 8:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 8 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Luke 8:14 (KJV)
Commentary on 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. The thorny soil represents divided hearts where God's word competes with worldly concerns. The verb are choked (sumpnigontai, συμπνίγονται, present passive) indicates ongoing strangulation—the word is progressively suffocated by competing priorities. Three specific threats are named: cares (merimnōn, μεριμνῶν, anxieties, worries), riches (ploutou, πλούτου, wealth), and pleasures (hēdonōn, ἡδονῶν, sensual gratificati...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 8:14
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“neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world”
“such as drown men in ruin and destruction.”
“nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches”
“this is he who hears the word”
“and the deceitfulness of riches”
“and the thorns grew with it”
“having loved this present world”