Mark 4:13

“The farmer sows the word.”

Continues the explanation of the parable of the sower

“Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them.”

Explains the first scenario in the parable

“"Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path. The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown."”

Parallel account of the explanation of the parable

“"This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God.”

Parallel account of the explanation of the parable

“"Consider carefully what you hear," he continued. "With the measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more. ”

Emphasises the importance of understanding what you hear