Read Full ChapterThe seeds along the path are those who hear, but the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Those along the road are those who hear, then the devil comes, and takes away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved.
World English Bible (WEB)
Those{G1161} by{G3844} the way side{G3598} are{G1526}{(G5748)} they that hear{G191}{(G5723)}; then{G1534} cometh{G2064}{(G5736)} the devil{G1228}, and{G2532} taketh away{G142}{(G5719)} the word{G3056} out of{G575} their{G846} hearts{G2588}, lest{G3363} they should believe{G4100}{(G5660)} and be saved{G4982}{(G5686)}.
Strong's King James
(12) Those by the road are ones who've heard and then the opposing-devil comes and takes away The Word from their heart so that they don't believe saved.
The F.O.G
[12] The footpath soil represents closed minds where truth can't penetrate. The enemy swoops in like those birds, snatching away the message before it can take root and lead to salvation.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and those beside the way are those hearing, then cometh the Devil, and taketh up the word from their heart, lest having believed, they may be saved.
Young's Literal Translation
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