Luke 8:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 8:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 8:12 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 8:12 — KJV
“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)
Luke 8:12 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 8:12
“And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:12: way, side, hear
“When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:12: way, side, hear
“Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head. whosoever...: Heb. he that hearing heareth”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:12: way, hear, then
“Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood; gall: or, a poisonous herb: Heb. rosh”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:12: way, hear, away
“And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:12: way, hear, then
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