Luke 8:4

4 As they went from town to town, a lot of people joined in and traveled along. He addressed them, using this story:

Luke 8:4 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 8:4

And when much people were gathered together
To Jesus, as he was by the sea side, the sea of Galilee, or Tiberias:

and were come to him out of every city;
of Galilee, to hear him preach, and see miracles:

he spake by a parable;
the following things.

Luke 8:4 In-Context

2 There were also some women in their company who had been healed of various evil afflictions and illnesses: Mary, the one called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out;
3 Joanna, wife of Chuza, Herod's manager; and Susanna - along with many others who used their considerable means to provide for the company.
4 As they went from town to town, a lot of people joined in and traveled along. He addressed them, using this story:
5 "A farmer went out to sow his seed. Some of it fell on the road; it was tramped down and the birds ate it.
6 Other seed fell in the gravel; it sprouted, but withered because it didn't have good roots.
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