ACV(i)
9 And his disciples questioned him, saying, What is this parable?
10 And he said, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the others in parables, so that seeing they would not see, and hearing they would not understand.
11 Now the parable is this. The seed is the word of God.
12 And those by the way are those who hear, then the devil comes, and takes away the word from their heart, lest having believed, they would be saved.
13 And those on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy. And these have no root, who believe for a time, and withdraw in time of trial.
14 And that which fell in the thorns, these are those who heard, and as they go they are choked by cares and wealth and pleasures of life, and do not bring to maturity.
15 But those in the good ground, these are those who in an good and right heart, having heard the word, hold it firm, and bring forth fruit in perseverance.