4. As he was scattering seed, some fell on the path, and birds came and ate it.
5. Other seed fell on rocky ground where the soil was shallow. They sprouted immediately because the soil wasn’t deep.
6. But when the sun came up, it scorched the plants, and they dried up because they had no roots.
7. Other seed fell among thorny plants. The thorny plants grew and choked them.
8. Other seed fell on good soil and bore fruit, in one case a yield of one hundred to one, in another case a yield of sixty to one, and in another case a yield of thirty to one.
9. Everyone who has ears should pay attention."
10. Jesus’ disciples came and said to him, "Why do you use parables when you speak to the crowds?"
11. Jesus replied, “Because they haven’t received the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but you have.
12. For those who have will receive more and they will have more than enough. But as for those who don’t have, even the little they have will be taken away from them.