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As for the seed that fell among thorny plants, these are the ones who, as they go about their lives, are choked by the concerns, riches, and pleasures of life, and their fruit never matures.
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The seed that fell on good soil are those who hear the word and commit themselves to it with a good and upright heart. Through their resolve, they bear fruit.
Sharing the light
16 " No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or puts it under a bed. Instead, they put it on top of a lampstand so that those who enter can see the light.
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Nothing is hidden that won't be exposed. Nor is anything concealed that won't be made known and brought to the light.
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Therefore, listen carefully. Those who have will receive more, but as for those who don't have, even what they seem to have will be taken away from them."
Jesus’ family
19 Jesus' mother and brothers came to him but were unable to reach him because of the crowd.
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Someone told him, "Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you."
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He replied, " My mother and brothers are those who listen to God's word and do it."
Jesus calms the sea
22 One day Jesus and his disciples boarded a boat. He said to them, " Let's cross over to the other side of the lake." So they set sail.
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While they were sailing, he fell asleep. Gale-force winds swept down on the lake. The boat was filling up with water and they were in danger.
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So they went and woke Jesus, shouting, "Master, Master, we're going to drown!" But he got up and gave orders to the wind and the violent waves. The storm died down and it was calm.