14. And those which fell among thorns are those who have heard it, but as they go along, they are suffocated by the concerns and riches and pleasures of this life, and so they do not yield fruit.
15. But those which were on good soil are those who, upon hearing the word with a good and noble heart, retain it, and they bring forth fruit in patience.
16. Now no one, lighting a candle, covers it with a container, or sets it under a bed. Instead, he places it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light.
17. For there is nothing secret, which will not be made clear, nor is there anything hidden, which will not be known and be brought into plain sight.
18. Therefore, take care how you listen. For whoever has, it will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him."
19. Then his mother and brothers came to him; but they were not able to go to him because of the crowd.
20. And it was reported to him, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you."
21. And in response, he said to them, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it."
22. Now it happened, on a certain day, that he climbed into a little boat with his disciples. And he said to them, "Let us make a crossing over the lake." And they embarked.
23. And as they were sailing, he slept. And a windstorm descended over the lake. And they were taking on water and were in danger.
24. Then, drawing near, they awakened him, saying, "Teacher, we are perishing." But as he rose up, he rebuked the wind and the raging water, and they ceased. And a tranquility occurred.
25. Then he said to them, "Where is your faith?" And they, being afraid, were amazed, saying to one another, "Who do you think this is, so that he commands both wind and sea, and they obey him?"