Mark 4:18

Good News Translation (US Version)

Other people are like the seeds sown among the thorn bushes. These are the ones who hear the message,

Cross References

Luke 8:14

The seeds that fell among thorn bushes stand for those who hear; but the worries and riches and pleasures of this life crowd in and choke them, and their fruit never ripens.

Matthew 13:22

The seeds that fell among thorn bushes stand for those who hear the message; but the worries about this life and the love for riches choke the message, and they don't bear fruit.

Jeremiah 4:3

The Lord says to the people of Judah and Jerusalem, “Plow up your unplowed fields; do not plant your seeds among thorns.

Mark 4:7

Some of the seed fell among thorn bushes, which grew up and choked the plants, and they didn't bear grain.

Mark 4:17

But it does not sink deep into them, and they don't last long. So when trouble or persecution comes because of the message, they give up at once.

Mark 4:19

but the worries about this life, the love for riches, and all other kinds of desires crowd in and choke the message, and they don't bear fruit.