Living_Oracles(i)
4 Now, when a great multitude was assembled, and the people were flocking to him, out of the cities, he spoke by a parable.
5 The sower went out to sow his grain: and in sowing, part fell by the way-side, and was crushed under foot, or picked up by the birds;
6 part fell upon a rock, and when it was sprung up, withered away for want to moisture;
7 part of it also fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it;
8 and part fell into good soil, and sprung up, and yielded increase, a hundred fold. Having said this, he cried, Whosoever has ears to hear, let him hear.
9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What does this parable mean?
10 He answered, It is your privilege to know the secrets of the Reign of God, which, to others, are couched in parables; that, though they look, they may not perceive; that though they hear, they may not understand.