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When the sun had risen, they were scorched. Because they had no root, they withered away.
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The Sun Represents Trials
Commentators widely agree that the 'sun' in this parable symbolizes trials, persecution, or affliction. Just as the sun's heat tests a plant's root system, life's difficulties test the genuineness of a person's faith. A faith that looks vibrant but is shallow will be 'scorched' and wither when tested by hardship.
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Matthew
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The sun was risen (ηλιου ανατειλαντος). Genitive absolute. "The sun having sprung up" also, same verb except the absence of εξ (αν…
19th Century
Anglican
Because they had no root—or, as in Luke 8:6, because they lacked moisture. The growth had been overly rapid, and the pres…
Baptist
And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away
They seemed to be alive at the top, b…
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(3a) Jesus told the crowd “many things in parables.” For a brief description of “parable,” see introductory comment on Mk 4.
Regarding this c…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when the sun was up Some time, and its heat was increasing, and it began to shine out hot, and beat with some ve…
Presbyterian
Jesus entered a boat so that He might be less pressed, and be better heard by the people. By this He teaches us, in the outward circumstances of wo…
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13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Gospel teaching was presented, and its adversaries were refuted. Here, He shows the power of the Gospel teaching. Firstly, He does …
