[9] And his disciples asked him, What this parable [10] And he said, it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing not see, and hearing not understand. [11] Now the parable this: The seed the word of God. [12] Those by the way side they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, they should believe and be saved. [13] They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. [14] And that which fell among thorns they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and no fruit to perfection. [15] But that on the good ground they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.