Luke 8:7 web — Other fell amid the thorns, and the thorns grew with it, and choked it.

World English Bible

"Other fell amid the thorns, and the thorns grew with it, and choked it."

— Luke 8:7, World English Bible

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Luke 8 — Context

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When a great multitude came together, and people from every city were coming to him, he spoke by a parable.

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"The farmer went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some fell along the road, and it was trampled under foot, and the birds of the sky devoured it.

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Other seed fell on the rock, and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.

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Other fell amid the thorns, and the thorns grew with it, and choked it.

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Other fell into the good ground, and grew, and brought forth fruit one hundred times." As he said these things, he called out, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"

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Then his disciples asked him, "What does this parable mean?"

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He said, "To you it is given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God, but to the rest in parables; that 'seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.'

Luke 8:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:7 say?
Luke 8:7 in the World English Bible reads: “Other fell amid the thorns, and the thorns grew with it, and choked it.”
Where is Luke 8:7 in the Bible?
Luke 8:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 7.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 8:7.
What translation should I read Luke 8:7 in?
Luke 8:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 8:7?
Luke 8:7 reads (WEB): “Other fell amid the thorns, and the thorns grew with it, and choked it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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