Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;
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Bible References
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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.