⁶ and ^(A)then have fallen away, to restore them again to repentance, since ^(B)they are crucifying once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt. ⁷ For ^(C)land that has drunk the rain that often falls on it, and produces a crop useful to those for whose sake it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God. ⁸ But ^(D)if it bears thorns and thistles, it is worthless and near to being cursed, ^(E)and its end is to be burned.