Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Luke 8:11

"Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God." — Luke 8:11 (ASV)

Jesus now returns to the parable, explaining why the proclaimed word of God fails to bring a uniform response of faith. Luke’s inclusion of the clause “so that they may not believe and be saved” reflects his intense concern regarding salvation; the devil intends to do everything possible to keep us from salvation.