22 Now the one sown among the thorns—this is one who hears the word, but the worries of this age(A) and the deceitfulness[a] of wealth(B) choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

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Footnotes

  1. 13:22 Or pleasure

19 but the worries(A) of this age,(B) the deceitfulness[a](C) of wealth,(D) and the desires(E) for other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. 4:19 Or seduction

So then, let us not sleep, like the rest, but let us stay awake and be self-controlled. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night.

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End-Time Ethics

The end of all things is near;(A) therefore, be alert and sober-minded(B) for prayer.

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