^{20 Ref} And that which went on the stones, this is he who, hearing the word, straight away takes it with joy;

^{21 Ref} But having no root in himself, he goes on for a time; and when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, he quickly becomes full of doubts.

^{22 Ref} And that which was dropped among the thorns, this is he who has the word; and the cares of this life, and the deceits of wealth, put a stop to the growth of the word and it gives no fruit.