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That which fell among the thorns, these are those who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.
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The Danger of Distraction
Commentators note that the 'thorns' represent the subtle but deadly distractions of everyday life. Luke's account uniquely adds 'pleasures' to the list of 'cares and riches,' showing that even seemingly good things, when prioritized over God, can choke out spiritual life and prevent faith from maturing.
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They are choked (συνπνιγοντα). Present passive indicative of this powerfully vivid compound verb συνπνιγω used in Mr 4:19;[Referen…
19th Century
Anglican
Cares and riches and pleasures of this life.—A better rendering is simply of life, as St. Luke’s word (bios) is differen…
Baptist
How many we have of that sort! They do continue somewhat longer than the others, yet they get choked after all.
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In the next two types of soils there is an initial response, though it is superficial. For some, “in the time of testing” they “fall away” (GK 923;…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And that which fell among thorns are they The seed that fell among thorns, or were sown on thorny ground, represent …
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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