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That in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and bring forth fruit with patience.
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The Noble and Good Heart
Commentators explain that the phrase 'honest and good heart' was a Greek ideal for a person of the highest moral excellence. Luke adopts this to describe someone whose entire being—intellect, will, and spirit—is receptive to God's Word. This noble character is the 'good soil' where the seed of the gospel can truly take root and flourish.
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In an honest and good heart (εν καρδια καλη κα αγαθη). Peculiar to Luke. In verse 8 the land (γην) is called αγαθην (really good, …
19th Century
Anglican
In an honest and good heart.—The Greek for “honest” has a somewhat higher meaning than that which now attaches to the Eng…
Baptist
Or, "with perseverance, with continuance." He that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved. He is not converted at all who is not con…
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Luke stresses the character of the individual by describing that person as “noble and good” (a Christian adaptation of an ancient Greek phrase). Th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But that on the good ground are they
The seed that fell on good ground design such hearers,
whi…
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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