A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.

And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.

And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.

Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils.

Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:

There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.

And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,

And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.

And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.