And that which fell among the thorns, these are they that have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of {\i this} life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
And he that was sown among the thorns, this is he that heareth the word; and the care of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
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.