Luke 8:12-14
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
12 And the people along the road are the ones having heard. Then the devil comes and takes away the word from their heart in order that they may not be saved, having believed. 13 And the people on the bed-rock are ones who are welcoming the word with joy when they hear it. And these do not have a root— they are ones who are believing for a time, and are departing[a] in a time of testing[b]. 14 And the seed having fallen into the thorns— these people are the ones having heard, and while proceeding are being choked by the anxieties[c] and riches and pleasures of life. And they are not bringing-fruit-to-maturity.
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