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"Listen! Behold, the farmer went forth to sow,
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Who is "The Sower"?
Commentators identify "the sower" as primarily Jesus Christ, who came from God to spread the message of the kingdom. Scholars like John Gill note this also applies to any faithful minister who preaches the Gospel. Charles Ellicott adds that the original language suggests "the sower," pointing to a specific, primary figure.
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19th Century
Anglican
A sower.—Better, the sower.
Baptist
He did not go out to show himself, to let people see how dexterous he was at the art of sowing seed; but he went out to sow. And every tru…
The parable of the sower begins and ends with a call for careful attention, suggesting that its meaning may not be self-evident. Alert minds are ne…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Hearken, behold, there went out a sower to sow . ] By whom is meant Jesus Christ, who came forth from God as a teach…
Presbyterian
This parable contained instruction so important that all capable of hearing were obligated to pay attention to it. There are many things it is impo…
