Luke 8:15

Updated: June 3, 2025

That in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and bring forth fruit with patience.

World English Bible (WEB)

But{G1161} that on{G1722} the good{G2570} ground{G1093} are{G1526}{(G5748)} they{G3778}, which{G3748} in{G1722} an honest{G2570} and{G2532} good{G18} heart{G2588}, having heard{G191}{(G5660)} the word{G3056}, keep{G2722}{(G5719)} it, and{G2532} bring forth fruit{G2592}{(G5719)} with{G1722} patience{G5281}.

KJV with Strongs

(15) Now the ones in the good land these are them who've heard The Word in a kind and good heart, keeping it tight and producing fruit in covenant-love.

The F.O.G

But the good soil! These are people who hear God's truth with receptive hearts, treasure it deeply, and persevere through challenges. Their lives produce an abundant harvest of love, joy, peace, and all the fruits of transformed character.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And that in the good ground: These are they, who in an upright and good heart, having heard the word, do retain it, and bear fruit in continuance.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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