Mark 4:16-18

GOD’S WORD Translation

¹⁶ Other people are like seeds that were planted on rocky ground. Whenever they hear the word, they accept it at once with joy. ¹⁷ But they don’t develop any roots. They last for a short time. When suffering or persecution comes along because of the word, they immediately fall ⌞from faith⌟. ¹⁸ Other people are like seeds planted among thornbushes. They hear the word,