Luke 8:5-9

⁵“The sower went out to sow his seed; and, as he was sowing, some of the seed fell along the path and was trodden on; and the wild birds ate it up.

⁶Other seed fell on rock, and, as soon as it began to grow, because it had no moisture, it withered away.

⁷Other seed fell in the middle of brambles, but the brambles grew up with it and choked it entirely.

⁸Other seed fell into rich soil, and grew, and gave a hundredfold return.” After saying this, Jesus cried aloud, “Let those who have ears to hear with hear.”

⁹His disciples asked Jesus the meaning of this parable.