Lukas 8:15
Konteks8:15 But as for the seed that landed on good soil, these are the ones who, after hearing 1 the word, cling to it 2 with an honest and good 3 heart, and bear fruit with steadfast endurance. 4
Lukas 12:7
Konteks12:7 In fact, even the hairs on your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; 5 you are more valuable than many sparrows.
Lukas 20:6
Konteks20:6 But if we say, ‘From people,’ all the people will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet.”
[8:15] 1 tn The aorist participle ἀκούσαντες (akousante") has been taken temporally, reflecting action antecedent (prior to) that of the main verb.
[8:15] 2 sn There is a tenacity that is a part of spiritual fruitfulness.
[8:15] 3 sn In an ancient context, the qualifier good described the ethical person who possessed integrity. Here it is integrity concerning God’s revelation through Jesus.
[8:15] 4 sn Given the pressures noted in the previous soils, bearing fruit takes time (steadfast endurance), just as it does for the farmer. See Jas 1:2-4.
[12:7] 5 sn Do not be afraid. One should respect and show reverence to God (v. 5), but need not fear his tender care.