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Those by the road are those who hear, then the devil comes, and takes away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved.
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The Devil's Specific Mission
Commentators unanimously highlight the devil's precise objective. He doesn't just cause distraction; he actively 'taketh away the word from their heart' for a specific reason. As Luke uniquely clarifies, the devil's goal is to prevent people from believing the gospel and being saved. Scholars note that the devil fears belief because it is the path to salvation.
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Those by the wayside (ο παρα την οδον). As in Mr 4:15; Matthew 13:19 so here the people who hear the word = the seed ar…
19th Century
Anglican
Then comes the devil.—Note St. Luke’s use of this word instead of the “Satan” of St. Mark and “the wicked one” of St. Mat…
Baptist
He does not mind their merely hearing. What he is afraid of is their believing, for he knows that in believing lies the secret of their salvation.<…
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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 cla…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Those by the wayside are they that hear The word of God, though only by accident, and very carelessly, and without u…
Presbyterian
There are many very needful and excellent rules and cautions for hearing the word, in the parable of the sower, and the application of it. Happy ar…
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