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, 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 by some, that John had risen from the dead;

And by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the ancient prophets had risen again.

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

But I tell you in truth, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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