Bible Verses About "What Does the Parable of the Sower Mean"
Jesus explained that the four soils represent four responses to God's Word — hard hearts, shallow faith, distracted lives, and fruitful reception.
Jesus explained that the four soils represent four responses to God's Word — hard hearts, shallow faith, distracted lives, and fruitful reception.
"He that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit." — Matthew 13:23 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Parable of the Sower Mean?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"He that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit."
"The sower soweth the word."
"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."
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