New International VersionHis disciples asked him what this parable meant.
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Berean Standard BibleThen His disciples asked Him what this parable meant.
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King James BibleAnd his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?
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NASB 1995His disciples began questioning Him as to what this parable meant.
NASB 1977And His disciples began questioning Him as to what this parable might be.
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Contemporary English VersionJesus' disciples asked him what the story meant.
English Revised VersionAnd his disciples asked him what this parable might be.
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Webster's Bible TranslationAnd his disciples asked him, saying, What doth this parable mean?
Weymouth New TestamentThe disciples proceeded to ask Him what this parable meant. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen His disciples asked Him what this parable meant.
World English BibleThen his disciples asked him, “What does this parable mean?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd His disciples were questioning Him, saying, “What may this allegory be?”
Berean Literal BibleAnd His disciples were asking Him, "What does this parable mean?"
Young's Literal Translation And his disciples were questioning him, saying, 'What may this simile be?'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd his disciples asked him, saying, What may this parable be? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd his disciples asked him what this parable might be.
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New American BibleThen his disciples asked him what the meaning of this parable might be.
New Revised Standard VersionThen his disciples asked him what this parable meant. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd his disciples asked him, What is this parable?
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Godbey New TestamentAnd His disciples asked Him saying, What might this parable be?
Haweis New TestamentThen his disciples asked him, saying. What might this parable mean?
Mace New TestamentBut his disciples having ask'd him the meaning of this parable;
Weymouth New TestamentThe disciples proceeded to ask Him what this parable meant.
Worrell New TestamentAnd His disciples were asking Him, what this parable might be.
Worsley New TestamentAnd his disciples asked Him, what might be the meaning of this parable.
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Context The Parable of the Sower… 8Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” 9ThenHisdisciplesaskedHimwhatthisparablemeant.10He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’…
Cross References Matthew 13:10-11Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” / He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
Mark 4:10-11As soon as Jesus was alone with the Twelve and those around Him, they asked Him about the parable. / He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,
Isaiah 6:9-10And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”
Matthew 13:13-15This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ / In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’
Mark 4:33-34With many such parables Jesus spoke the word to them, to the extent that they could understand. / He did not tell them anything without using a parable. But privately He explained everything to His own disciples.
John 16:25I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father.
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
1 Corinthians 2:7-10No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. / None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. / Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” ...
Romans 16:25-26Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past / but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith—
Colossians 1:26-27the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. / To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
1 Peter 1:10-12Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.
Deuteronomy 29:4Yet to this day the LORD has not given you a mind to understand, eyes to see, or ears to hear.
Jeremiah 5:21“Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear.
Ezekiel 12:2“Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house.
Psalm 78:2I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden from the beginning,
Treasury of Scripture And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? What. Hosea 6:3 Then shall we know,if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latterand former rain unto the earth. Matthew 13:10,18,36 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? … Matthew 15:15 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. Jump to Previous AloudCriedDisciplesEarsFallsGoodGroundGrowsHundredMeanParableQuestionsSeedSimileSpeakingYieldsJump to Next AloudCriedDisciplesEarsFallsGoodGroundGrowsHundredMeanParableQuestionsSeedSimileSpeakingYieldsLuke 8 1.Women minister unto Jesus of their own means.4.Jesus, after he had preached from place to place,9.explains the parable of the sower,16.and the candle;19.declares who are his mother, and brothers;22.rebukes the winds;26.casts the legion of demons out of the man into the herd of pigs;37.is rejected by the Gadarenes;43.heals the woman of her bleeding;49.and raises Jairus's daughter from death.Then His disciples asked HimThe disciples often sought clarification from Jesus, demonstrating their desire to understand His teachings more deeply. This reflects the role of a disciple as a learner and follower, emphasizing the importance of seeking wisdom and understanding. In the cultural context of first-century Judaism, discipleship involved close association with a teacher, learning not just through instruction but through observation and imitation. This inquiry shows their commitment to grasping the spiritual truths Jesus conveyed. what this parable meant.
Parables were a common teaching method used by Jesus, employing everyday situations to convey deeper spiritual truths. The use of parables fulfilled the prophecy inPsalm 78:2, which speaks of teaching in parables to reveal hidden things. The disciples' question indicates that the meaning of parables was not always immediately clear, even to those closest to Jesus. This particular inquiry follows the Parable of the Sower, which is foundational for understanding the nature of the Kingdom of God and the varied responses to the Gospel message. The disciples' need for explanation highlights the mystery of the Kingdom and the necessity of divine revelation for true comprehension, as seen in1 Corinthians 2:14, where spiritual truths are discerned through the Spirit. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is teaching His disciples through parables, which are accounts with spiritual meanings. 2. DisciplesThe followers of Jesus who are eager to understand His teachings. They represent those who seek deeper spiritual insight. 3. ParableA teaching method used by Jesus to convey spiritual truths through simple, relatable accounts. In this context, it refers to the Parable of the Sower. 4. CrowdThe larger group of people who heard the parable but did not necessarily understand its deeper meaning. 5. SettingThis event takes place during Jesus' ministry in Galilee, where He often taught in parables to both His disciples and the crowds. Teaching Points The Importance of Seeking UnderstandingThe disciples' question shows the importance of actively seeking to understand God's Word. We should approach Scripture with a desire to learn and grow. The Role of ParablesParables are designed to reveal truths to those who are spiritually open while concealing them from those who are not. This challenges us to examine our own openness to God's teachings. Spiritual DiscernmentUnderstanding spiritual truths requires discernment, which comes from a relationship with God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Value of Asking QuestionsThe disciples' example teaches us that asking questions is a vital part of spiritual growth. We should not hesitate to seek clarity and deeper understanding. Application of Spiritual TruthsOnce we understand the teachings of Jesus, we are called to apply them in our lives, allowing them to transform us and bear fruit. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 8
Did Jesus allow his disciples to keep a staff on their journey? Yes (Mark 6:8) No (Matthew 10:9; Luke 9:3)
In Mark 4:21-22, if Jesus teaches everything will be brought to light, why does He later tell the disciples to keep certain things secret?
Luke 9:13-17: Is there any scientific explanation for feeding thousands with only five loaves and two fish, or must we accept a miracle claim?
What is the concept of Abraham's Bosom?Verse 9. - And his disciplesasked him, saying, What might this parable be! This is the only parable St. Luke gives as spoken by our Lord in this place. St. Matthew - who gives the additional detail that on account of the pressure of the crowd on the lake-shore it was spoken from a boat moored close to the bank - relates seven parables here in sequence. It is probable that the Master spoke some of these at least on this occasion, but St. Luke, possibly on account of its extreme solemnity, possibly because he wished to mark this parable as the first of this new kind of teaching, relates it and its interpretation only, saying nothing further respecting that day's parable-teaching. It is most probable that all these reported discourses, parables, expositions, or sermons, are simply a resume of the original words. The disciples evidently by their question - which St. Mark tells us was put to Jesus when they were alone with him - were surprised and puzzled, first at the strange change which that eventful day inaugurated in the method of their Master's teaching, and secondly, at the peculiar character of this his first great parable-lesson. It was, indeed, a sombre and depressing announcement whatever way it was looked at - sombre as a picture of the results of his own past ministry, depressing if regarded as a prophecy of their future success as teachers.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Thenδὲ(de)Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.Hisαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.disciplesμαθηταὶ(mathētai)Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101:A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.askedἘπηρώτων(Epērōtōn)Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1905:To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.Himαὐτὸν(auton)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.whatΤίς(Tis)Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5101:Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.thisαὕτη(hautē)Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.parableπαραβολή(parabolē)Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3850:From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.meant.εἴη(eiē)Verb - Present Optative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.
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