(Psalm 46:10 ESV) “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

(Luke 8:14 NLT) The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.

(Luke 8:14 ESV) “but as they go on their way they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.”

(Luke 8:18 NLT) “So pay attention to how you hear. To those “who listen” to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.”

(John 16:12 NLT) “There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t bear it now.”

(Matthew 3:2 AMPC) And saying, Repent (think differently; change your mind, regretting your sins and changing your conduct), for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.