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As for the seed that fell among thorns, these are the ones who, when they have heard, go on their way and are choked with worries, riches, and pleasures of life, and produce no mature fruit.
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But the seed in the good ground-these are the ones who, having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring, bear fruit.
Using Your Light
16 "No one, after lighting a lamp, covers it with a basket or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see the light.
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For nothing is concealed that won't be revealed, and nothing hidden that won't be made known and come to light.
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Therefore, take care how you listen. For whoever has, more will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him."
True Relationships
19 Then His mother and brothers came to Him, but they could not meet with Him because of the crowd.
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He was told, "Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see You."
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But He replied to them, "My mother and My brothers are those who hear and do the word of God."
Wind and Wave Obey the Master
22 One day He and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, "Let's cross over to the other side of the lake." So they set out,
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and as they were sailing He fell asleep. Then a fierce windstorm came down on the lake; they were being swamped and were in danger.
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They came and woke Him up, saying, "Master, Master, we're going to die!" Then He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves. So they ceased, and there was a calm.