1. And it came to pass soon afterwards, that he went about through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good tidings of the kingdom of God, and with him the twelve,
2. and certain women which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary that was called Magdalene, from whom seven devils had gone out,
3. and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto them of their substance.
4. And when a great multitude came together, and they of every city resorted unto him, he spake by a parable:
5. The sower went forth to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden under foot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it.
6. And other fell on the rock; and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture.