And that which fell among thorns are they, who, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity.

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be weighed down with carousing, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to you; and you shall eat the plants of the field;

For thus says the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.

And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:

He also that received seed among the thorns is he that hears the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.

And these are they who are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

For the earth which drinks in the rain that comes often upon it, and brings forth plants fit for them by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God:

But that which bears thorns and briars is worthless, and is near unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.