Those along the path illustrate those who hear it, but then the devil comes and carries off the message from their hearts, so that they may not believe it and be saved.

For instance, when you are on the way to court with your opponent, take the utmost pains on the way to get entirely rid of him, so that he may not rush you before the judge, and the judge turn you over to the sheriff, and the sheriff put you in prison.

so that your host may not come and say to you, 'Make room for this man'; and then in embarrassment you will proceed to take and keep the lowest place.

(for I have five brothers) to warn them, that they too may not come to this place of torture.'

yet because this widow continues to bother me, I will give her justice and protection, so that she may not finally wear me out by her continual coming."

But ever be on your guard, so that your hearts may not be loaded down with self-indulgence, drunkenness, and worldly worries, and that day, like a trap, catch you unawares.

but I have prayed especially for you that your own faith may not utterly fail. And you yourself, after you have turned, must strengthen your brothers."

Now when He reached the spot, He said to them, "Continue to pray that you may not be subjected to temptation."

Then He said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and keep praying that you may not be subjected to temptation."