Matthew 13:18

18 "So listen to the meaning of that story about the farmer.

Matthew 13:18 In-Context

16 But you are blessed, because you see with your eyes and hear with your ears.
17 I tell you the truth, many prophets and good people wanted to see the things that you now see, but they did not see them. And they wanted to hear the things that you now hear, but they did not hear them.
18 "So listen to the meaning of that story about the farmer.
19 What is the seed that fell by the road? That seed is like the person who hears the message about the kingdom but does not understand it. The Evil One comes and takes away what was planted in that person's heart.
20 And what is the seed that fell on rocky ground? That seed is like the person who hears the teaching and quickly accepts it with joy.
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