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And the seed that fell on good soil represents those who hear and accept God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!”
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Then Jesus asked them, “Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light will shine.
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For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light.
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Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.”
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Then he added, “Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given —and you will receive even more.