14 “And that which fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with worries, and riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
15 “And that on the good soil are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, retain it, and bear fruit with endurance.
16 “And no one having lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those coming in see the light.
17 “For whatever is hidden shall be revealed, and whatever is secret shall be known and come to light.
18 “Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever possesses, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not possess, even what he thinks he possesses shall be taken from him.”
19 And His mother and brothers came to Him, and were unable to get to Him because of the crowd.
20 And it was reported to Him, saying, “Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, wishing to see You.”