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Now the parableisthis: The seedis the word of God.
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Thoseby the way sideare they that hear; thencometh the devil,and taketh away the word out oftheirhearts,lest they should believe and be saved.
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Theyon the rock are they, which,when they hear, receive the wordwithjoy;andthesehavenoroot,whichfor a whilebelieve, andintime of temptation fall away.
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And that which fellamongthornsarethey, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are chokedwithcaresandrichesandpleasures of this life,andbringno fruit to perfection.