And some fell on a rocky soil, where it had not much mold, and immediately it sprung up, because it had no depth of earth:

and these in like manner are they who were sown on the rocky soil; who when they have heard the word, instantly with joy receive it;

And fetching a deep sigh from his very soul, he saith, Why seeketh this generation a sign? verily I tell you, no sign shall be given to this generation.

For what would it profit a man, though he should gain the whole world, if he be punished with the loss of his own soul?

Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Then Jesus looking upon him, loved him, and said to him, In one thing thou art defective: go, sell all that thou hast, and give to the poor; and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up thy cross, and follow me.

And again he sent another; and him, they slew; and many others, some of whom they beat, and others they killed.

and thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. This is the first commandment.

and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength; and to love his neighbour as himself, is better than all burnt offerings, and sacrifices.

and he saith to them, My soul is deeply afflicted even to death: abide here, and watch.