But the seed sown in the thorns is he who hears the word, and the anxiety of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches chokes out the word, and it becomes fruitless.
Matthew 22:5 - English Majority Text Version "But not caring, they went away, one to his own field, another to his business. Higit pang mga bersyonKing 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. |
But the seed sown in the thorns is he who hears the word, and the anxiety of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches chokes out the word, and it becomes fruitless.
Again, he sent out other servants, saying, 'Say to those who are invited, "See, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatted cattle are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the wedding." '
And the rest seized his servants, mistreated them, and killed them.
And He said to those selling the doves, "Take these things away from here! Do not make My Father's house a house of merchandise!"
Meanwhile he also hoped that money would be given him by Paul, that he might release him. Therefore sending for him more often, he was conversing with him.
Or do you despise the riches of His kindness, and forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?
For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.
traitors, headstrong, having been puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which in the beginning was spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,
And by covetousness they will exploit you with fabricated words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction will not sleep.