Luke 8:5

“A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.”

"A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it." - Luke 8:5
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What does Luke 8:5 mean?

Luke 8:5, from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, reads, "A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it." This verse is part of a parable spoken by Jesus, known as the Parable…

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In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus shares the parable of the sower, an illustration that continues to resonate deeply with us. In Luke 8:5 (KJV), we read: "A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air…

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Heavenly Father, Creator of all that is seen and unseen, we come humbly before You, seeking Your guidance and understanding as we reflect on Your Word. We are reminded in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 8, verse 5 (KJV): "A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell…

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