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Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.
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But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.
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"No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light.
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For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light.
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Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him."
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Then His mother and brothers came to Him, and could not approach Him because of the crowd.
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And it was told Him by some, who said, "Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see You."
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But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
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Now it happened, on a certain day, that He got into a boat with His disciples. And He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side of the lake." And they launched out.
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But as they sailed He fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water, and were in jeopardy.
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And they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Master, Master, we are perishing!" Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they ceased, and there was a calm.