KJV ORIGINAL
He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then there's the person who hears God's message but gets completely overwhelmed by life's stress and chasing money. All that worry and the lies wealth tells you end up choking out what God planted in your heart, so nothing actually grows.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Don't let life's chaos and money obsession kill what God's trying to grow in you.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew, traditionally attributed to the apostle Matthew, was written for a Jewish-Christian audience likely in Syria during the late first century CE. It aimed to present Jesus as the Jewish Messiah, interpret his teachings, and provide guidance for a community navigating its Jewish identity and the new Christian faith.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save