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Others are those who are sown among the thorns. These are those who have heard the word,
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The Choking Thorns of Life
Commentators agree that the 'thorns' represent worldly concerns that choke out the effectiveness of God's word. These include daily worries, the pursuit of wealth which gives a false sense of security, and the desire for other pleasures. These things compete for attention and ultimately prevent the word from becoming fruitful in a person's life.
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19th Century
Baptist
The seed cannot grow in such soil as that. The man is too busy, or he is wholly taken up with pleasure; the women are too proud of themselves, or e…
The seeds sown on the hard-beaten path indicate those who have a shallow reception of the word. Satan snatches it from them before it has had an op…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And these are they that are sown among thorns Such hearers of the word are designed by the thorny ground, upon which…
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Presbyterian
This parable contained instruction so important that all capable of hearing were obligated to pay attention to it. There are many things it is impo…
