But those who have listened and not acted upon what they have heard may be compared to a man who built a house on the ground without any foundation. The river swept down upon it, and the house immediately collapsed; and great was the crash that followed."

But by that in the good ground are meant those who, having heard the Message, keep it in the good, rich soil of their hearts, and patiently yield a return.

In the same town there was a widow who went to him again and again, and said 'Grant me justice against my opponent.'

Yet, as this widow is so troublesome, I will grant her justice, to stop her from plaguing me with her endless visits.'"

And, as his anguish became intense, he prayed still more earnestly, while his sweat was like great drops of blood falling on the ground.]

But, when in their fear the women bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them: "Why are you looking among the dead for him who is living?

They [bowed to the ground before him and] returned to Jerusalem full of joy;