4 He scattered the seed on the ground. Some fell on a path. Birds came and ate it up.
5 Some seed fell on rocky places, where there wasn't much soil. The plants came up quickly, because the soil wasn't deep.
6 When the sun came up, it burned the plants. They dried up because they had no roots.
7 Other seed fell among thorns. The thorns grew up and crowded out the plants.
8 Still other seed fell on good soil. It produced a crop 100, 60 or 30 times more than what was planted.
9 Those who have ears should listen."
10 The disciples came to him. They asked, "Why do you use stories when you speak to the people?"