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Matthew 13:19-22

19 When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path.

20 The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.

21 But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.

22 The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful.

Cross References for Matthew 13:19-22

Ezekiel 31:18 - “‘Which of the trees of Eden can be compared with you in splendor and majesty? Yet you, too, wi... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 31:18 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 31:18

Matthew 13:38 - The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:38 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:38

1 John 3:12 - Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murd... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:12 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:12

Acts 5:3 - Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to ... Click to read the verse Acts 5:3 Click to read the verse Acts 5:3

Romans 14:17 - For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:17 Click to read the verse Romans 14:17

Acts 17:32 - When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered, but others said, “We ... Click to read the verse Acts 17:32 Click to read the verse Acts 17:32

Hebrews 2:1 - Warning to Pay Attention We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:1

Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:7

Acts 20:25 - “Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see m... Click to read the verse Acts 20:25 Click to read the verse Acts 20:25

Romans 1:28 - Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave the... Click to read the verse Romans 1:28 Click to read the verse Romans 1:28

Romans 2:8 - But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrat... Click to read the verse Romans 2:8 Click to read the verse Romans 2:8

2 Thessalonians 2:8 - And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath o... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:8 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:8

Ephesians 3:8 - Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to th... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8

1 John 5:18 - We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the one who was born of God keeps him... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:18 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:18

John 3:19-20 - This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light bec... Click to read the verse John 3:19-20 Click to read the verse John 3:19-20

Isaiah 1:3 - The ox knows his master, the donkey his owner’s manger, but Israel does not know, my people do ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:3

Proverbs 10:21 - The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:21

Matthew 15:10 - Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen and understand. Click to read the verse Matthew 15:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:10

John 8:43 - Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say. Click to read the verse John 8:43 Click to read the verse John 8:43

Isaiah 27:11 - When its twigs are dry, they are broken off and women come and make fires with them. For this i... Click to read the verse Isaiah 27:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 27:11

John 18:38 - “What is truth?” Pilate asked. With this he went out again to the Jews and said, “I find no bas... Click to read the verse John 18:38 Click to read the verse John 18:38

1 John 5:20 - We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know h... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:20 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:20

Acts 18:15 - But since it involves questions about words and names and your own law—settle the matter yourse... Click to read the verse Acts 18:15 Click to read the verse Acts 18:15

Psalms 119:144 - Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:144 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:144

Proverbs 2:1-6 - Moral Benefits of Wisdom My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:1-6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:1-6

Matthew 4:23 - Jesus Heals the Sick Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the... Click to read the verse Matthew 4:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 4:23

Acts 28:23 - They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where... Click to read the verse Acts 28:23 Click to read the verse Acts 28:23

Acts 8:30 - Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you underst... Click to read the verse Acts 8:30 Click to read the verse Acts 8:30

Luke 8:1 - The Parable of the Sower After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another,... Click to read the verse Luke 8:1 Click to read the verse Luke 8:1

Romans 3:11 - there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. Click to read the verse Romans 3:11 Click to read the verse Romans 3:11

1 John 2:13-14 - I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, ... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:13-14 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:13-14

Proverbs 18:1-2 - An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:1-2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:1-2

Proverbs 17:16 - Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom? Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:16

Proverbs 1:20-22 - Warning Against Rejecting Wisdom Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the ... Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:20-22 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:20-22

Acts 26:31-32 - They left the room, and while talking with one another, they said, “This man is not doing anyth... Click to read the verse Acts 26:31-32 Click to read the verse Acts 26:31-32

Acts 24:25-26 - As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid an... Click to read the verse Acts 24:25-26 Click to read the verse Acts 24:25-26

Matthew 13:51 - “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. “Yes,” they replied. Click to read the verse Matthew 13:51 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:51

Luke 8:12 - Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word fr... Click to read the verse Luke 8:12 Click to read the verse Luke 8:12

Luke 9:2 - and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. Click to read the verse Luke 9:2 Click to read the verse Luke 9:2

Matthew 13:24 - The Parable of the Weeds Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man ... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:24

Luke 10:9 - Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you.’ Click to read the verse Luke 10:9 Click to read the verse Luke 10:9

Matthew 5:37 - Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:37 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:37

1 John 2:13 - I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, ... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:13 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:13

Luke 8:11-15 - “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. Click to read the verse Luke 8:11-15 Click to read the verse Luke 8:11-15

Mark 4:15 - Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Sata... Click to read the verse Mark 4:15 Click to read the verse Mark 4:15

Acts 25:19-20 - Instead, they had some points of dispute with him about their own religion and about a dead man... Click to read the verse Acts 25:19-20 Click to read the verse Acts 25:19-20

2 Thessalonians 2:12 - and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedn... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:12 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:12

2 Corinthians 4:2-3 - Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:2-3 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:2-3

Luke 8:11 - “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. Click to read the verse Luke 8:11 Click to read the verse Luke 8:11

Mark 4:14 - The farmer sows the word. Click to read the verse Mark 4:14 Click to read the verse Mark 4:14

Mark 4:4 - As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Click to read the verse Mark 4:4 Click to read the verse Mark 4:4