Matthew 13:18-23 - The Parable Of The Sower Interpreted

¹⁸ Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, ¹⁹ and considereth it not, the wicked one cometh, and catcheth away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the way-side. ²⁰ But he who received the seed in stony places, is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy. ²¹ Yet hath he not root in himself, and so endureth but for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straight-way he is offended. ²² He that received the seed among the thorns, is he that heareth the word: and the care of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. ²³ But he that received seed on the good ground, is he that heareth the word and considereth it: who also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth some an hundred fold, some sixty, some thirty.

¹³ And he saith to them, Know ye not this parable? How then will ye know all parables? ¹⁴ The sower soweth the word. And these are they by the way-side, where the word is sown; ¹⁵ but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word sown in their hearts. ¹⁶ And these are they likewise who have received the seed on stony ground, who when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy: But have not root in themselves, and so indure but for a time: ¹⁷ afterward when affliction or persecution ariseth because of the word, they are presently offended. ¹⁸ And these are they that have received it among thorns, ¹⁹ who hear the word, And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. ²⁰ And these are they that have received it on the good ground, who hear the word and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirty fold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

¹¹ Now the parable is this: the seed is the word of God. ¹² Those by the way-side are they that hear; then cometh the devil and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. ¹³ Those on the rock are they, who, when they hear, receive the word with joy. But they have no root, who for a while believe; but in time of temptation fall away. ¹⁴ That which fell among thorns are they, who, having heard, go forth, and are choked with cares, and riches, and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. ¹⁵ But that on the good ground are they, who, having heard the word, keep it in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with perseverance.