When any one hears the word of the kingdom, and understands it not, the wicked one comes and catches away that which was sown in his heart. This is he that received seed by the way side.

Another parable he laid before them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field.

And the servants of the master of the house came, and said to him, Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? Whence, then, has it tares?

He answered and said to them: He that sows the good seed is the Son of man;

And as he sowed, some seeds fell by the way: and the birds came and ate them up.