14That which fell among the thorns, these are those who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.
15That in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and bring forth fruit with patience.
16"No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container, or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light.
17For nothing is hidden, that will not be revealed; nor anything secret, that will not be known and come to light.
18Be careful therefore how you hear. For whoever has, to him will be given; and whoever doesn`t have, from him will be taken away even that which he thinks he has."
19His mother and brothers came to him, and they could not come near him for the crowd.
20It was told him by some saying, "Your mother and your brothers stand outside, desiring to see you."
