Mark 4:18
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New International Version (©2011)
Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word;

New Living Translation (©2007)
The seed that fell among the thorns represents others who hear God's word,

English Standard Version (©2001)
And others are the ones sown among thorns. They are those who hear the word,

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"And others are the ones on whom seed was sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word,

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
Others are sown among thorns; these are the ones who hear the word,

International Standard Version (©2012)
Still others are like the seeds sown among the thorn bushes. These are the people who hear the word,

NET Bible (©2006)
Others are the ones sown among thorns: They are those who hear the word,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
“And those sown among the thorns are those who have heard the word,”

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Other people are like seeds planted among thornbushes. They hear the word,

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And these are they who are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

American King James Version
And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

American Standard Version
And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they that have heard the word,

Douay-Rheims Bible
And others there are who are sown among thorns: these are they that hear the word,

Darby Bible Translation
And others are they who are sown among the thorns: these are they who have heard the word,

English Revised Version
And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they that have heard the word,

Webster's Bible Translation
And these are they who are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

Weymouth New Testament
Others there are who receive the seed among the thorns: these are they who have heard the Message,

World English Bible
Others are those who are sown among the thorns. These are those who have heard the word,

Young's Literal Translation
'And these are they who toward the thorns are sown: these are they who are hearing the word,

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

4:1-20 This parable contained instruction so important, that all capable of hearing were bound to attend to it. There are many things we are concerned to know; and if we understand not the plain truths of the gospel, how shall we learn those more difficult! It will help us to value the privileges we enjoy as disciples of Christ, if we seriously consider the deplorable state of all who have not such privileges. In the great field of the church, the word of God is dispensed to all. Of the many that hear the word of the gospel, but few receive it, so as to bring forth fruit. Many are much affected with the word for the present, who yet receive no abiding benefit. The word does not leave abiding impressions upon the minds of men, because their hearts are not duly disposed to receive it. The devil is very busy about careless hearers, as the fowls of the air go about the seed that lies above ground. Many continue in a barren, false profession, and go down to hell. Impressions that are not deep, will not last. Many do not mind heart-work, without which religion is nothing. Others are hindered from profiting by the word of God, by abundance of the world. And those who have but little of the world, may yet be ruined by indulging the body. God expects and requires fruit from those who enjoy the gospel, a temper of mind and Christian graces daily exercised, Christian duties duly performed. Let us look to the Lord, that by his new-creating grace our hearts may become good ground, and that the good seed of the word may produce in our lives those good words and works which are through Jesus Christ, to the praise and glory of God the Father.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 18. - And these are they which are sown among thorns. According to the best authorities, the words are (καὶ ἄλλοι εἰσιν), and others are they, etc. This marks a considerable difference between the two classes. This is the third condition of soft; and it is so much better than the former, inasmuch as the thorns present less obstacles to the growth of the seed than the rocky ground does. This similitude indicates the heart of that hearer who is beset with the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches and the lusts of other things.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And these are they that are sown among thorns,.... Such hearers of the word are designed by the thorny ground, upon which other seed fell, as it was sown, who are of worldly dispositions; who are immoderately careful and anxious about the things of this life, and are bent upon acquiring earthly riches, and gratifying their carnal and sensual appetites:

such as hear the word; who notwithstanding are prevailed upon through custom, or the dictates of their consciences, to attend upon the ministry of the word.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

18. And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

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The Parable of the Sower Explained
…17And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution rises for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. 18And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, 19And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

Mark 4:17 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
Mark 4:19 but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.