NSB(i)
11 »Now the illustration is this: The seed is the word of God.
12 »Those by the side of the road are they who have heard. Then the devil comes and takes the word from their hearts that they may not believe and be saved.
13 »Those on the rock are those who receive the word with joy. These have no root. They believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.
14 »The seeds that fell among the thorns are people who hear the word and go their own way. They are choked with the cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and do not produce fruit.
15 »The good ground represents the honest and good-hearted people. They hear the word, hold fast to it and produce forth fruit with patience.«