Read Full ChapterThe seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
What was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of this age and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
World English Bible (WEB)
He also{G1161} that received seed{G4687}{(G5651)} among{G1519} the thorns{G173} is{G2076}{(G5748)} he that{G3778} heareth{G191}{(G5723)} the word{G3056}; and{G2532} the care{G3308} of this{G5127} world{G165}, and{G2532} the deceitfulness{G539} of riches{G4149}, choke{G4846}{(G5719)} the word{G3056}, and{G2532} he becometh{G1096}{(G5736)} unfruitful{G175}.
Strong's King James
(22) Now the seed sown among the thorns, these are those hearing the message and the concerns of this age and the deception of wealth choke the word becoming unfruitful.
The F.O.G
The seed among thorns represents those who hear the message, but life's worries and the seductive lure of wealth choke it out, leaving them fruitless.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
‘And that sown toward the thorns, this is he who is hearing the word, and the anxiety of this age, and the deceitfulness of the riches, do choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
Young's Literal Translation
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