14 As for the seed that fell among thorns, these are the ones who, when they have heard, go on their way and are choked with worries, riches, and pleasures of life,(A) and produce no mature fruit. 15 But the seed in the good ground—these are the ones who, having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring,(B) produce fruit.

Using Your Light

16 “No one, after lighting a lamp,(C) covers it with a basket or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see its light.(D)

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