12. That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
13. And he said to them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?
14. The sower soweth the word.
15. And these are they by the way-side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
16. And these are they likewise who are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;