Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, there cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart: this is he that received the seed by the way side.
Wherefore casting away all uncleanness, and abundance of naughtiness, with meekness receive the ingrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
To the law rather, and to the testimony. And if they speak not according to this word, they shall not have the morning light.
Hear you therefore the parable of the sower.
And he saith to them: Are you ignorant of this parable? and how shall you know all parables?
And they by the way side are they that hear; then the devil cometh, and taketh the word out of their heart, lest believing they should be saved.