What Is the Parable of the Sower — Meaning Explained
Jesus described a sower whose seeds fell on four types of soil — the wayside, stony ground, thorns, and good ground — representing different responses to God's Word.
Jesus described a sower whose seeds fell on four types of soil — the wayside, stony ground, thorns, and good ground — representing different responses to God's Word.
"But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty." — Matthew 13:23 (KJV)
What "What Is the Parable of the Sower?" Actually Means
Found in Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, and Luke 8:4-15, this parable describes a farmer sowing seed. Some fell by the wayside and birds ate it (those who hear but the devil snatches the word away). Some fell on stony ground and sprang up quickly but withered (those who receive with joy but fall away under persecution). Some fell among thorns and was choked (those distracted by worldly cares and riches). Some fell on good ground and produced abundantly (those who hear, understand, and bear fruit). Jesus interpreted this parable for His disciples, making it foundational for understanding how people respond to the gospel.
Anchor Verses (KJV)
Matthew 13:23
"But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty."
Mark 4:14
"The sower soweth the word."
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