New International VersionThe 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.
New Living TranslationThe seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.
English Standard VersionAs for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.
Berean Standard BibleThe 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 Literal BibleAnd the one having been sown among the thorns, this is the one hearing the word, but the care of this present age and the deceit of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
King James BibleHe also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
New King James VersionNow he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
New American Standard BibleAnd the one sown with seed among the thorns, this is the one who hears the word, and the anxiety of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
NASB 1995“And the one on whom seed was sown among the thorns, this is the man who hears the word, and the worry of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
NASB 1977“And the one on whom seed was sown among the thorns, this is the man who hears the word, and the worry of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd the one on whom seed was sown among the thorns, this is the one who hears the word, and the worry of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Amplified BibleAnd the one on whom seed was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the worries and distractions of the world and the deceitfulness [the superficial pleasures and delight] of riches choke the word, and it yields no fruit.
Christian Standard BibleNow the one sown among the thorns—this is one who hears the word, but the worries of this age and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Holman Christian Standard BibleNow the one sown among the thorns—this is one who hears the word, but the worries of this age and the seduction of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
American Standard VersionAnd he that was sown among the thorns, this is he that heareth the word; and the care of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Contemporary English VersionThe seeds that fell among the thornbushes are also people who hear the message. But they start worrying about the needs of this life and are fooled by the desire to get rich. So the message gets choked out, and they never produce anything.
English Revised VersionAnd he that was sown among the thorns, this is he that heareth the word; and the care of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe seed planted among thornbushes [is another person who] hears the word. But the worries of life and the deceitful pleasures of riches choke the word so that it can't produce anything.
Good News TranslationThe seeds that fell among thorn bushes stand for those who hear the message; but the worries about this life and the love for riches choke the message, and they don't bear fruit.
International Standard VersionAs for what was sown among the thorn bushes, this is the person who hears the word, but the worries of life and the deceitful pleasures of wealth choke the word so that it can't produce a crop.
NET BibleThe seed sown among thorns is the person who hears the word, but worldly cares and the seductiveness of wealth choke the word, so it produces nothing.
New Heart English BibleAnd what was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
Webster's Bible TranslationHe also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Weymouth New TestamentHe who has received the seed among the thorns is the man who hears the Message, but the cares of the present age and the delusions of riches quite stifle the Message, and it becomes unfruitful. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe 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.
World English BibleWhat 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd 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, chokes the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Berean Literal BibleAnd the one having been sown among the thorns, this is the one hearing the word, but the care of this present age and the deceit of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Young's Literal Translation '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.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he having sown among thorns, this is he hearing the word; and the care of this time, and the deceit of riches, choke the word, and it is unfruitful. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he that received the seed among thorns, is he that heareth the word, and the care of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choketh up the word, and he becometh fruitless.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd whoever has received the seed among thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of this age and the falseness of riches suffocate the word, and he is effectively without fruit.
New American BibleThe seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit.
New Revised Standard VersionAs for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat which was sown among thistles, this is he who hears the word, but worldly thoughts and the deception caused by riches choke the word, and it becomes fruitless.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishThat which was sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deception of wealth choke the word, and that one is fruitless. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHe that received seed among the thorns, is he that hears the word; and the cares of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Godbey New TestamentBut the one sown among the thorns, is he who heareth the word; and the care of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke out the word, and he becomes unfruitful.
Haweis New Testament
But the sown among the thorns, is he who heareth the word, and the anxiety about this world and the deceitfulness of riches, choketh the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
Mace New Testament
he that is meant by the thorny ground, where other seed fell, is one that heareth the word: which by cares of this life, and the deceitful love of riches, is soon stifled, and becomes unfruitful:
Weymouth New Testament
He who has received the seed among the thorns is the man who hears the Message, but the cares of the present age and the delusions of riches quite stifle the Message, and it becomes unfruitful.
Worrell New Testament
And he that was sown among the thorns, this is he that hears the word; and the anxiety of the age and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Worsley New Testament
And he that received the seed among the thorns, is one thatlikewise heareth the word; but the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches choketh the word, andso it becometh unfruitful.
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Context The Parable of the Sower Explained… 21But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. 22The seedsownamongthethornsisthe one whohearstheword,buttheworriesofthislifeandthedeceitfulnessof wealthchoketheword,andit becomesunfruitful.23But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”…
Cross References Mark 4:18-19Others are like the seeds sown among the thorns. They hear the word, / but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Luke 8:14The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature.
1 Timothy 6:9-10Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
1 John 2:15-17Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
Hebrews 3:13But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.
James 1:11For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.
2 Timothy 4:10because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.
2 Corinthians 11:3I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.
Matthew 6:19-21Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:24No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
Proverbs 11:28He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.
Proverbs 23:4-5Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. / When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky.
Ecclesiastes 5:10He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile.
Jeremiah 4:3-4For this is what the LORD says to the men of Judah and Jerusalem: “Break up your unplowed ground, and do not sow among the thorns. / Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and remove the foreskins of your hearts, O men of Judah and people of Jerusalem. Otherwise, My wrath will break out like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it, because of your evil deeds.”
Ezekiel 33:31So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.
Treasury of Scripture He also that received seed among the thorns is he that hears the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. seed. Matthew 13:7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: Mark 4:18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, Luke 8:14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures ofthis life, and bring no fruit to perfection. the care. Matthew 6:24,25 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon… Matthew 19:16-24 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? … Genesis 13:10-13 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that itwas well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah,even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar… the deceitfulness. Psalm 52:7 Lo,this is the manthat made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches,and strengthened himself in his wickedness. Psalm 62:10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heartupon them. Proverbs 11:28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. choke. Luke 8:14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures ofthis life, and bring no fruit to perfection. 2 Timothy 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. Jude 1:12 These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: cloudsthey are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots; Jump to Previous AgeAnxietyAnxiousCareCaresChokeDeceitDeceitfulnessDeceitsDelightDelusionsDroppedFruitGivesGrowthHearethHearingHearsLifeMakingMessagePresentProvesQuiteReceivedRichesSeedSownStifleStopThornsUnfruitfulWordWorldWorriesWorryJump to Next AgeAnxietyAnxiousCareCaresChokeDeceitDeceitfulnessDeceitsDelightDelusionsDroppedFruitGivesGrowthHearethHearingHearsLifeMakingMessagePresentProvesQuiteReceivedRichesSeedSownStifleStopThornsUnfruitfulWordWorldWorriesWorryMatthew 13 1.The parable of the sower and the seed;18.the explanation of it.24.The parable of the weeds;31.of the mustard seed;33.of the leaven;36.explanation of the parable of the weeds.44.The parable of the hidden treasure;45.of the pearl;47.of the drag net cast into the sea.53.Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.The seed sown among the thornsThis phrase refers to one of the four types of soil in the Parable of the Sower, which Jesus uses to illustrate different responses to the Gospel. The "thorns" symbolize obstacles and distractions that prevent spiritual growth. In ancient Palestine, thorns and weeds were common in fields, representing the challenges farmers faced. Spiritually, these thorns represent worldly concerns that can entangle a believer, preventing the seed of the Word from taking root and flourishing. is the one who hears the word
Hearing the word signifies receiving the message of the Gospel. In the cultural context of Jesus' time, oral tradition was a primary means of communication, and hearing was often the first step in learning and understanding. This phrase emphasizes that the individual has been exposed to the truth of the Gospel, highlighting the initial acceptance or acknowledgment of the message. but the worries of this life
This part of the verse addresses the everyday concerns and anxieties that can dominate a person's thoughts. In the historical context, life in first-century Judea was fraught with political instability, economic hardship, and social pressures. These worries can distract believers from focusing on spiritual matters, illustrating how temporal concerns can overshadow eternal truths. and the deceitfulness of wealth
Wealth is portrayed as deceitful because it can create a false sense of security and self-sufficiency. In biblical times, as today, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's favor, yet Jesus warns that it can lead to spiritual complacency. This connects to other scriptures, such as1 Timothy 6:10, which warns that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, andMatthew 6:24, where Jesus states that one cannot serve both God and money. choke the word
The imagery of choking suggests a violent suppression of growth. Just as thorns can physically strangle a plant, worldly concerns and the pursuit of wealth can stifle spiritual development. This metaphor highlights the destructive power of these distractions, preventing the Word from thriving in a believer's life. and it becomes unfruitful
Fruitfulness is a common biblical metaphor for spiritual growth and productivity. InJohn 15:5, Jesus describes Himself as the vine and His followers as branches, emphasizing the importance of remaining in Him to bear fruit. The lack of fruitfulness here indicates a failure to live out the Gospel's transformative power, resulting in a life that does not reflect the values and virtues of the Kingdom of God. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of the parable, teaching about the Kingdom of Heaven through parables to His disciples and the crowd. 2. The SowerRepresents anyone who spreads the Word of God. 3. The SeedSymbolizes the Word of God. 4. The ThornsRepresent the worries of life and the deceitfulness of wealth that choke the Word. 5. The CrowdThe audience listening to Jesus' parables, including His disciples and others gathered around Him. Teaching Points The Danger of DistractionsThe thorns symbolize distractions that can prevent spiritual growth. Believers must be vigilant against allowing life's worries and the pursuit of wealth to overshadow their faith. The Deceitfulness of WealthWealth can be deceptive, promising security and happiness but often leading to spiritual barrenness. Christians are called to seek first the Kingdom of God rather than material riches. Cultivating a Fruitful LifeTo avoid being unfruitful, believers should focus on nurturing their relationship with God, prioritizing spiritual growth over worldly concerns. The Importance of PerseveranceSpiritual growth requires perseverance and the intentional removal of obstacles that hinder the Word from taking root in our lives. Active FaithHearing the Word is not enough; believers must actively apply it to their lives to produce fruit. This involves a commitment to living out biblical principles daily. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13
What is false conversion?
Are you lukewarm in your faith and actions?
What does the Bible say about spiritual sleep?
What does "falling away" mean?(22) He also that received seed among the thorns.--See Note on Matthew 13:19. Here there is no over-rapid growth, and there is some depth of earth. The character is not one that wastes its strength in vague emotions, but has the capacity for sustained effort. The evil here is, that while there is strength of purpose, there is not unity of spirit. The man is double-minded, and would fain serve two masters. The "care of this world" (the word is the root of the verb "take no thought" in Matthew 6:25), the deceitfulness of earthly riches--cheating the soul with its counterfeit shows of good--these choke the "word" in its inner life, and it becomes "unfruitful." There may be some signs of fruitfulness, perhaps the "blade" and the "ear" of partial reformation and strivings after holiness, but there is no "full corn in the ear." In St. Luke's words, such men "bring no fruit to perfection" ( Luke 8:14). To the simpler root-forms of evil in St. Matthew, St. Mark adds "the lusts (or desires) about other things"-- i.e., the things that are other than the true life--and St. Luke, "the pleasures of life" to which wealth ministers, and for the sake of which, therefore, men pursue it. Verse 22. - And the care ( ἡ μέριμνα); Matthew 6:25, note. Of this world (of the world, Revised Version, τοῦ αἰῶνος, omitting the τούτου of the Received Text). (For αἰών ["age," Revised Version margin], cf. Matthew 12:32, note.) Choke the word. Which is no unchanging thing, but is always affected for good or evil, however great progress it has made.
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Greek The [seed]Ὁ(Ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.sownσπαρείς(spareis)Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4687:To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.amongεἰς(eis)Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.theτὰς(tas)Article - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.thornsἀκάνθας(akanthas)Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 173:A thorn-bush, prickly plant; a thorn. Probably from the same as akmen; a thorn.isἐστιν(estin)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.the [one who]ὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.hearsἀκούων(akouōn)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 191:To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.theτὸν(ton)Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.word,λόγον(logon)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056:From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.butκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.theἡ(hē)Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.worriesμέριμνα(merimna)Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3308:Care, worry, anxiety. From merizo; solicitude.ofτοῦ(tou)Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.thisτούτου(toutou)Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.worldαἰῶνος(aiōnos)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 165:From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.theἡ(hē)Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.deceitfulnessἀπάτη(apatē)Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 539:Deceit, deception, deceitfulness, delusion. From apatao; delusion.of wealthπλούτου(ploutou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 4149:From the base of pletho; wealth, i.e. money, possessions, or abundance, richness, valuable bestowment.chokeσυμπνίγει(sympnigei)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4846:To choke utterly, as weeds do plants; I crowd upon. From sun and pnigo; to strangle completely, i.e. to drown, or to crowd.theτὸν(ton)Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.word,λόγον(logon)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056:From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.it becomesγίνεται(ginetai)Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096:A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.unfruitful.ἄκαρπος(akarpos)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 175:Unfruitful, barren, profitless. Barren.
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