The seed sown among the thorns is he who hears the word, but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Matthew 22:5 - The Text-Critical English New Testament But they paid no attention and went away, one to his own field and another to his business. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But they were not concerned and paid no attention [they ignored and made light of the summons, treating it with contempt] and they went away–one to his farm, another to his business, American Standard Version (1901) But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise; Common English Bible But they paid no attention and went away—some to their fields, others to their businesses. Catholic Public Domain Version But they ignored this and they went away: one to his country estate, and another to his business. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But they neglected, and went their own ways, one to his farm, and another to his merchandise. |
The seed sown among the thorns is he who hears the word, but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Again he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited, “Behold, I have prepared my dinner, my oxen and the fattened cattle have been slaughtered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding feast.” ’
Then he said to those who were selling doves, “Take these things away from here; do not make my Father's house a house of trade.”
But others scoffed at the believers, saying, “They are filled with new wine.”
But as Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said in response, “Go away for now, and when I get an opportunity I will call for yoʋ.”
Or do yoʋ despise the riches of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads yoʋ to repentance?
Now the mindset of the flesh is death, but the mindset of the Spirit is life and peace.
traitors, reckless, puffed up, and lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him.
In their greed they will exploit you with deceptive words. Their condemnation from of old is not idle, and their destruction will not slumber.