Mark 4:7
some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choaked it, so that it yielded no fruit.
Matthew 13:7
another part fell among thorns: and the thorns grew up and choked it.
Matthew 13:22
he that is meant by the thorny ground, where other seed fell, is one that heareth the word: which by cares of this life, and the deceitful love of riches, is soon stifled, and becomes unfruitful:
Mark 4:18-19
as for those, who receive seed as among thorns: they are such as hear the word.
Luke 8:7
some fell among thorns; but the thorns over-grew it, and starv'd it.
Luke 8:14
the ground over-run with thorns denotes such as have embraced the doctrine, but are so immerst in the business, enjoyments, and pleasures of life, as not to improve it to any real advantage.
Luke 12:15
then he said to them, take care to be clear of all avarice: for the enjoyment of life does not depend upon the having large possessions.
Luke 21:34
set a guard upon yourselves, that ye be not stupified by surfeiting and drunkenness, or by the disquietudes of this life, and so that day come upon you with a surprize.
1 Timothy 6:9-10
themselves to temptations and snares, and to many foolish noxious passions, which plunge men into ruin and perdition. for the love of money is the root of all evil:
1 John 2:15-16
Love not the world, nor let worldly things engage your affections. he that is worldly affected is a stranger to divine love.