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19 Whoever hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away the word which has been sown in his heart. This is that which was sown on the roadside. 20 That which was sown upon the rock, this is he who hears the word, and immediately accepts it with joy; 21 But it has no root in him, except for a while; and when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he immediately stumbles. 22 That which was sown among thistles, this is he who hears the word, but worldly thoughts and the deception caused by riches choke the word, and it becomes fruitless. 23 That which was sown upon good soil, this is he who hears my word, and understands it, so he bears fruit and produces some one hundred, and some sixty, and some thirty. Matthew 13:19-23, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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