5. "The sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell beside the way; and it was trampled and the birds of the air devoured it.
6. And some fell upon rock; and having sprung up, it withered away, because it had no moisture.
7. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns, rising up with it, suffocated it.
8. And some fell upon good soil; and having sprung up, it produced fruit one hundredfold." As he said these things, he cried out, "Whoever has ears to hear, let him hear."
9. Then his disciples questioned him as to what this parable might mean.