Matthew 13:7

And other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and [eventually] choked out the tender sprouts.

Romans 14:2

One person has enough faith that allows him to eat anything [i.e., without it bothering his conscience that the food, such as animal meat, was used in an idolatrous worship ceremony]. But the weak person can eat only vegetables [conscientiously].

Hebrews 6:8

But if the land produces [only] thorns and thistles, it is worthless and in danger of being cursed [by God], and will end up being burned.

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Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;

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Romans 14:2
One person has enough faith that allows him to eat anything [i.e., without it bothering his conscience that the food, such as animal meat, was used in an idolatrous worship ceremony]. But the weak person can eat only vegetables [conscientiously].

General references

Matthew 13:7
And other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and [eventually] choked out the tender sprouts.
Mark 4:7
And other seeds fell among thorns which grew up and choked them so that they yielded no crop.