Deceitfulness
W. Jay. Matthew 13:7-22 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:… of riches: — Some years ago, when preaching at Bristol, amongst other notes I received to pray for individuals, one was this: "A person earnestly desires the prayers of the congregation, who is prospering in trade." "Ah," said I to myself, "here is a man who knows something of his own heart, and who .has read the Scriptures to some purpose." (W. Jay.) Parallel Verses KJV: And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: WEB: Others fell among thorns. The thorns grew up and choked them.