Luke 8:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 8:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 8:5 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 8:5 — KJV
“A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.”
— Luke 8:5 (KJV)
Luke 8:5 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 8:5
“And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:”
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“And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.”
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“For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:”
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“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.”
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“But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.”
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