13. Those on the rock are they, who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for awhile believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
14. And that which fell among thorns are they, who, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity.
15. But that on the good ground are they, who in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
16. No man, when he has lighted a lamp, covers it with a vessel, or puts it under a bed; but sets it on a lampstand, that they who enter in may see the light.
17. For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither anything hid, that shall not be known and come to light.
18. Take heed therefore how you hear: for whosoever has, to him shall be given; and whosoever has not, from him shall be taken even that which he seems to have.
19. Then came to him his mother and his brothers, and could not reach him for the crowd.
20. And it was told him by some who said, Your mother and your brothers stand outside, desiring to see you.
21. And he answered and said unto them,