^{13 Ref} And those on the rock are those who with joy give hearing to the word; but having no root, they have faith for a time, and when the test comes they give up.

^{14 Ref} And those which went among thorns are those who have given hearing, and go on their way, but they are overcome by cares and wealth and the pleasures of life, and they give no fruit.

^{15 Ref} And those in the good earth are those who, having given ear to the word, keep it with a good and true heart, and in quiet strength give fruit.