²² Now the one sown among the thorns—this is one who hears the word, but the worries of this age^(A) and the deceitfulness^[a] of wealth^(B) choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

⁴ who gave himself for our sins^(A) to rescue us from this present evil age,^(B) according to the will of our God and Father.^(C)

A Warning about the World

¹⁵ Do not love the world^(A) or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.