16. And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy;
17. and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.
18. And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they that have heard the word,
19. and the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
20. And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.
21. And he said unto them, Is the lamp brought to be put under the bushel, or under the bed, and not to be put on the stand?
22. For there is nothing hid, save that it should be manifested; neither was anything made secret, but that it should come to light.
23. If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.