Luke 8:15

15 "But the seed on good soil stands for those with an honest and good heart. They hear the message. They keep it in their hearts. They remain faithful and produce a good crop.

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 Those on the rock are the ones who hear the message and receive it with joy. But they have no roots. They believe for a while. But when they are put to the test, they fall away from the faith.

14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear the message. But as they go on their way, they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures. So they do not reach full growth.

15 "But the seed on good soil stands for those with an honest and good heart. They hear the message. They keep it in their hearts. They remain faithful and produce a good crop.

16 "People do not light a lamp and then hide it in a jar or put it under a bed. Instead, they put it on a stand. Then those who come in can see its light.

17 What is hidden will be seen. And what is out of sight will be brought into the open and made known.