Matthew 13:18-20

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The parable of the sower explained

¹⁸“All right, then,” Jesus continued, “this is what the sower story is all about. ¹⁹When someone hears the word of the kingdom and doesn’t understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This corresponds to what was sown beside the path. ²⁰What was sown on rocky ground is the person who hears the word and immediately receives it with delight,

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Matthew 13:18-20

King James Version

¹⁸Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

¹⁹When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

²⁰But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

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Matthew 13:18-20

New International Version

¹⁸“Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: ¹⁹When anyone hears the message about the kingdom^(A) and does not understand it, the evil one^(B) comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. ²⁰The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.

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Matthew 13:18-20

New King James Version

The Parable of the Sower Explained^(A)

¹⁸^(B)“Therefore hear the parable of the sower: ¹⁹When anyone hears the word ^(C)of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside. ²⁰But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately ^(D)receives it with joy;