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And He said, "1To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is in parables, so that 2SEEING THEY MAY NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND.
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"Now the parable is this: 3the seed is the word of God.
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"Thosebeside the road are those who have heard; then the devilcomes and takesaway the word from their heart, so that they will not believe and be saved.
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"Those on the rocky soil are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and thesehaveno firm root; they believe for a while, and in time of temptationfallaway.
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"The seed which fellamong the thorns, these are the ones who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with worries and riches and pleasures of this life, and bringnofruit to maturity.
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"But the seed in the goodsoil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and goodheart, and hold it fast, and bearfruit with perseverance.
Parable of the Lamp
16"Now4noone after lighting a lampcovers it over with a container, orputs it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light.
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"5For nothing is hidden that will not becomeevident, nor anything secret that will not be known and come to light.
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"Sotakecarehow you listen; 6for whoever*has, to him more shall be given; and whoever* does not have, evenwhat he thinks he has shall be takenaway from him."
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7And His mother and brotherscame to Him, and they were unable* to get to Him because of the crowd.
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And it was reported to Him, "Your mother and Your brothers are standingoutside, wishing to see You."