Mark 4:19

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but worries of this world, the temptation of wealth, and other distractions choke the growth of the word, and it becomes unproductive.

Cross References

Proverbs 23:4

Don't wear yourself out trying to get rich—be wise enough not to bother!

Proverbs 23:5

It disappears in the blink of an eye, suddenly growing wings and flying off into the sky like an eagle.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

What about someone who has no family to help him, no brother or son, who works all the time, but isn't satisfied with the money he makes. “Who am I working for?” he asks himself. “Why am I preventing myself from enjoying life?” Such a situation is hard to explain—it's an evil business!

Isaiah 5:2

He dug it over, cleared the ground of stones, and planted it with the very best vines. In the middle of it he built a watchtower, and he also cut out a winepress from the rock. Then he waited for a good harvest of grapes, but it only produced wild, sour grapes.

Isaiah 5:4

What more could I have done for my vineyard than I've already done? When I looked for sweet grapes, why did it only produce sour ones?

Matthew 13:22

The seeds sown among thorns are people who hear the message, but then life's worries and the temptation of money choke the message so that they become fruitless.

Matthew 19:23

“I tell you the truth,” Jesus said to his disciples, “rich people find it hard to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 3:10

In fact the ax is ready to chop down the trees. Every tree that doesn't produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.

Mark 4:18

Those sown among the thorns illustrate those who hear the word,

Luke 10:41

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you're worried and upset about all this.

Luke 21:34

Watch out that you don't become distracted by partying or getting drunk or by the worries of this life, so that this day catches you by surprise.

John 15:2

He cuts off every one of my branches that doesn't bear fruit. He prunes every branch that bears fruit so it can bear even more.

Romans 12:2

Don't follow the ways of this world; instead be transformed by the spiritual renewal of your mind so you can demonstrate what God's will really is—good, pleasing, and perfect.

Ephesians 2:2

living your lives according to the ways of the world, under the control of the devil, whose spirit is at work in those who disobey God.

Ephesians 6:12

We're not fighting against human forces, but against supernatural rulers and powers, the dark lords of this world, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.

Philippians 4:6

Don't worry about anything, but take everything to God in prayer, explaining your requests to him and thanking him for all he does.

1 Timothy 6:17

Warn those who are rich in the present world not to become proud. Tell them not to place their trust in wealth that is so insecure but in God who so freely gives us everything for our enjoyment.

2 Timothy 4:10

Demas has abandoned me because he loves the things of this world more, and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

2 Peter 1:8

The more you have these qualities, the more they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Jude 1:12

These people spoil your fellowship meals, for they are selfish shepherds that don't have the slightest sense of shame—they only take care of themselves. They're clouds blown along by the wind that bring no rain. They're bare trees without fruit—twice dead, pulled out by the roots.