Some seed fell on rocky ground; when it grew, the plants dried up because they had no water.
The seed on rocky ground stands for those who hear the message and receive it with joy, but who have no roots. They believe for a while, but when they are tested, they fall away from the faith.
As it has just been said, “Today, if you hear his voice, don’t be stubborn, the way you were when you rebelled against me.”
“A farmer went out to plant his seed. As he scattered the seed on the ground, some fell on a path. People walked on it and the birds ate it up.
Other seed fell among thorns, and they grew up with it and crowded out the plants.