Matthew 13:22

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The seed that fell among the thorns stands for those who hear the message but then have it crowded out by the worries of this life and the false promises of wealth, which keep it from producing fruit.

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:17

Command people who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to put their hope in riches, which are so uncertain. Tell them to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.

Luke 8:14

The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear the message, but then, as they go on their way, are choked by life’s worries, riches, and pleasures, so they don’t reach full growth.

Luke 12:15

Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be careful not to get greedy, because life isn’t about how much a person has.”

2 Timothy 4:10

Demas has deserted me because he’s in love with this world. He has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia and Titus has gone to Dalmatia.

Matthew 13:7

Other seed fell among thorns that grew up and crowded out the plants.

Luke 12:21

“That’s what it will be like for people who store up things for themselves but who aren’t rich as far as God is concerned.”

Luke 21:34

“Be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with partying, drunkenness, and the worries of life. Then the day when the Son of Man returns will close on you suddenly like a trap.

Acts 8:18

When Simon saw that the Spirit was given when the apostles placed their hands on people, he offered them money.

Matthew 12:32

Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the one to come.

Matthew 13:39

and the enemy who plants them is the devil. The harvest is the judgment day and the workers are angels.

Matthew 13:40

“The weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire. That’s how it will be on judgment day.

Romans 12:2

Don’t live the way this world lives. Let your way of thinking be completely changed. Then you’ll be able to recognize what God wants for you and agree that what he wants is right. His plan is good and pleasing and perfect.

1 Corinthians 1:20

Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where are the great thinkers of our time? Hasn’t God made the wisdom of the world foolish?

1 Corinthians 2:6

However, when we speak to those who are mature in the faith, we do share our wisdom. But it’s not the wisdom of this world or its rulers, who are fading away.

1 Corinthians 2:8

None of the rulers of this world understood God’s wisdom. If they had, they wouldn’t have nailed the Lord of glory to the cross.

1 Corinthians 3:18

Don’t fool yourselves. If any of you think you’re wise by the standards of the world, you should become “fools” so that you can become truly wise.

2 Corinthians 4:4

The god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers so that they can’t see the light of the good news that makes Christ’s glory clear. He is the image of God.

Galatians 1:4

Jesus gave his life for our sins. He did this to set us free from the evil age we’re now living in.

Ephesians 2:2

You were following the ways of this world and serving the one who rules over the spiritual forces of evil. That’s the spirit who’s still at work in those who aren’t obeying God.