Worry, Wealth and Worldliness

The seed falling among the thorns 

  refers to someone who hears the word, 

but the worries of this life 

  and the deceitfulness of wealth 

    choke the word, making it unfruitful.

                                       - Matthew 13:22

Still others, like seed sown among thorns, 

  hear the word; but 

the worries of this life, 

  the deceitfulness of wealth 

    and the desires for other things 

come in and choke the word, 

  making it unfruitful. 

                                       - Mark 4:18-19

The seed that fell among thorns 

  stands for those who hear, 

but as they go on their way 

  they are choked by life's worries, 

    riches and pleasures, 

      and they do not mature.

                                       - Luke 8:14