²⁶ When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.

¹⁴ The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches^(A) and pleasures, and they do not mature.

¹⁷ Their teaching will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus^(A) and Philetus,

¹⁵ See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God^(A) and that no bitter root^(B) grows up to cause trouble and defile many.