Parallel Bible results for "Matthew 13:18-23"

Matthew 13:18-23

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18 "Consider then the parable of the farmer.
18 “Listen then to what the parable of the sower means:
19 Whenever people hear the word about the kingdom and don't understand it, the evil one comes and carries off what was planted in their hearts. This is the seed that was sown on the path.
19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path.
20 As for the seed that was spread on rocky ground, this refers to people who hear the word and immediately receive it joyfully.
20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.
21 Because they have no roots, they last for only a little while. When they experience distress or abuse because of the word, they immediately fall away.
21 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
22 As for the seed that was spread among thorny plants, this refers to those who hear the word, but the worries of this life and the false appeal of wealth choke the word, and it bears no fruit.
22 The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful.
23 As for what was planted on good soil, this refers to those who hear and understand, and bear fruit and produce—in one case a yield of one hundred to one, in another case a yield of sixty to one, and in another case a yield of thirty to one."
23 But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”
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