Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 8:15 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 8:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 8 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.”
Luke 8:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 8:15
Jesus explains the good soil: 'But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.' The 'honest and good heart' (Greek 'kalē kai agathē kardia,' καλῇ καὶ ἀγαθῇ καρδίᾳ) describes receptive, prepared soil—humble, teachable, sincere. The progression is crucial: hear, keep (retain, obey), bring forth fruit. The phrase 'with patience' (Greek 'en hypomonē,' ἐν ὑπομονῇ) indicates fruit-bearing takes time, requiring endurance. Genuine faith perseveres, producing observable life change—fruit proving the reality of...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 8:15
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“having done the will of God”
“joy”
“to please him in all respects”
“and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil”
“as it does in you also”
“And hereby we do know that we know him”
“keep my commandments.”
“the same will be saved.”
“On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”
“and not only hearers”