'And these are they, in like manner, who on the rocky ground are sown: who, whenever they may hear the word, immediately with joy do receive it,

And he said, 'To what may we liken the reign of God, or in what simile may we compare it?

for, having put away the command of God, ye hold the tradition of men, baptisms of pots and cups; and many other such like things ye do.'

setting aside the word of God for your tradition that ye delivered; and many such like things ye do.'

and the second took her, and died, neither left he seed, and the third in like manner,

and the second is like it, this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself; -- greater than these there is no other command.'

And he spake the more vehemently, 'If it may be necessary for me to die with thee -- I will in no wise deny thee;' and in like manner also said they all.

And in like manner also the chief priests, mocking with one another, with the scribes, said, 'Others he saved; himself he is not able to save.