1. After this, Jesus traveled from one city and village to another. He spread the Good News about God’s kingdom. The twelve apostles were with him.
2. Also, some women were with him. They had been cured from evil spirits and various illnesses. These women were Mary, also called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out;
3. Joanna, whose husband Chusa was Herod’s administrator; Susanna; and many other women. They provided financial support for Jesus and his disciples.
4. When a large crowd had gathered and people had come to Jesus from every city, he used this story as an illustration:
5. “A farmer went to plant his seeds. Some seeds were planted along the road, were trampled, and were devoured by birds.
6. Others were planted on rocky soil. When the plants came up, they withered because they had no moisture.
7. Others were planted among thornbushes. The thornbushes grew up with them and choked them.