But a few seeds did fall on good ground where the plants produced 100 or 60 or 30 times as much as was scattered.
Those seeds that fell on good ground are the people who listen to the message and keep it in good and honest hearts. They last and produce a harvest.
The seeds that fell on good ground are the people who hear and understand the message. They produce as much as 100 or 60 or 30 times what was planted.
When you become fruitful disciples of mine, my Father will be honored.
Isaac planted grain and had a good harvest that same year. The Lord blessed him,
Jesus Christ will keep you busy doing good deeds that bring glory and praise to God.
I know that my selfish desires won't let me do anything that is good. Even when I want to do right, I cannot.
Some other seeds fell where thornbushes grew up and choked the plants.
But a few seeds did fall on good ground where the plants grew and produced 30 or 60 or even 100 times as much as was scattered.
The seeds that fell on good ground are the people who hear and welcome the message. They produce 30 or 60 or even 100 times as much as was planted.
The rest of the seeds fell on good ground where they grew and produced a hundred times as many seeds. When Jesus had finished speaking, he said, “If you have ears, pay attention!”