5. Some seed fell on rocky ground, where there wasn’t enough dirt. That seed grew very fast, because the ground was not deep.
6. But when the sun rose, the plants dried up because they did not have deep roots.
7. Some other seed fell among thorny weeds. The weeds grew and choked the good plants.
8. Some other seed fell on good ground where it grew and became grain. Some plants made 100 times more grain. Other plants made 60 times more grain, and some made 30 times more grain.
9. Let those with ears use them and listen!”
10. The followers came to Jesus and asked, “Why do you use stories to teach the people?”
11. Jesus answered, “Only you can know the secret truths about the kingdom of heaven. Other people cannot know these secret truths.
12. The person who has something will be given more. And he will have all he needs. But the person who does not have much, even what he has will be taken from him.