Luke 8:15

15 The seed that fell on good soil are those who hear the word and commit themselves to it with a good and upright heart. Through their resolve, they bear fruit.

Luke 8:15 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 8:15

But that on the good ground are they
The seed that fell on good ground design such hearers,

which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it:
who hear with an honest and good intention, and faithfully keep it, and hold it fast:

and bring forth fruit with patience;
with great constancy, suffering much for the sake of it; and the more they suffer, the more fruitful they are. See this explanation of the parable more largely insisted on in the following notes. (See Gill on Matthew 13:19) (See Gill on Matthew 13:20) (See Gill on Matthew 13:21) (See Gill on Matthew 13:22) (See Gill on Matthew 13:23)

Luke 8:15 In-Context

13 The seed on the rock are those who receive the word joyfully when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while but fall away when they are tempted.

14 As for the seed that fell among thorny plants, these are the ones who, as they go about their lives, are choked by the concerns, riches, and pleasures of life, and their fruit never matures.

15 The seed that fell on good soil are those who hear the word and commit themselves to it with a good and upright heart. Through their resolve, they bear fruit.

16 "No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on top of a lampstand so that those who enter can see the light.

17 Nothing is hidden that won't be exposed. Nor is anything concealed that won't be made known and brought to the light.