Mark 4:15-18

15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.[a]
18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. offended: or, stumbled, or, caused to fall into sin
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