And that which fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go on, and are choked with concerns and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
But as we were considered by God to be qualified to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who examines our hearts.
For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.