KJV ORIGINAL
But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But the seeds that landed on good soil? Those are people with honest, open hearts who hear God's word and actually hold onto it. They're patient with the process and eventually produce real fruit in their lives.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Good hearts don't just hear the word, they keep it and grow with it, even when it takes time.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, for a Gentile audience, likely in the late first century CE. It was written to provide an orderly account of Jesus' life and teachings, drawing on various sources, to confirm the understanding of its readers.
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