We must therefore pay closer attention to what we have heard, in case we drift away.
As for the seed in the good soil, that means those who hear and hold fast the word in a good and sound heart and so bear fruit stedfastly.
This is the second letter I have already written to you, beloved, stirring up your pure mind by way of reminder,
Yes, and I will see to it that even when I am gone, you will keep this constantly in mind.
And have you forgotten the word of appeal that reasons with you as sons? — My son, never make light of the Lord's discipline, never faint under his reproofs;
You have eyes, do you not see? you have ears, do you not hear?
Do you not understand even yet? Do you not remember the five loaves of the five thousand and how many baskets you took up?
"Let these words sink into your ears: 'the Son of man is to be betrayed into the hands of men.'"
At this they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus concealed himself and made his way out of the temple.