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9 And the disciples asked him, saying: What does this parable mean?
10 He replied: To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that when they see, they may not see, and when they hear, they may not understand.
11 But the meaning of the parable is this: The seed is the word of God;
12 those by the way side are they that hear; then comes the devil and takes the word from their heart, lest they should believe and be saved.
13 Those on the rock are they that, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who, for awhile, believe, and in time of temptation apostatize.
14 That which fell among thorns are those who hear, and so conduct them selves, that they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
15 But that on the good ground are those who, in a good and honest heart, hear the word, and keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.