And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:
Matthew 13:22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that hears the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches...
Genesis 3:18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to you; and you shall eat the herb of the field;
Jeremiah 4:3,4 For thus said the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns...
Mark 4:18,19 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word...