Other seed fell on the rock, and as it grew up, it withered away because it had no moisture.
The ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. Yet they have no root; they believe for a while, but in a time of testing they fall away.
“A sower went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some seed fell along the path and was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the sky devoured it.
Other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up with it and choked it.
As it is said, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”