Luke 8:9-15

Etheridge(i) 9 And his disciples asked him, What is (the signification of) this parable? 10 But he said to them, To you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of Aloha; but to those who are the rest in similitudes is it spoken; that while seeing they may not see, and while hearing they may not understand. 11 But this is the parable: The seed is the word of Aloha. 12 Now they by the road-side are they who hear the word; and the adversary cometh, and taketh up the word from their hearts, that they should not believe and be saved. 13 But those who fell upon the rock are those who, when they hear, with joy receive the word; yet root they have not, but for a time is their faith, and in the time of temptation they are offended. 14 But that which fell among thorns are they who hear the word, and by the cares, and by the riches, and by the lusts of the world, they are choked, and fruit they give not. 15 But that which (was) in good ground are they who, with hearts humble and good, hear the word and retain, and give fruits with perseverance.