Verse 22

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.

Other Translations

  • Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

    Og han som ble sådd blant tornene, er den som hører ordet; men verdens bekymringer og rikdommens svik kveler ordet, og han blir ufruktbar.

  • NT, oversatt fra gresk

    Men den som er sådd blant torner, han er den som hører ordet; men verdens bekymringer og rikdommens bedrag kveler ordet, så det blir ufruktbart.

  • Norsk King James

    Han som mottar frø blant tornene, er den som hører ordet; men verdens bekymringer og svik av rikdom kveler ordet, og han blir ufruktbar.

  • Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

    Det som er sådd blant tornene, er den som hører ordet, men verdens bekymringer og rikdommens forførelse kveler ordet, så det ikke bærer frukt.

  • KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

    Det som ble sådd blant torner, dette er den som hører ordet, men verdens bekymringer og rikdommens bedrag kvaler ordet, så det blir uten frukt.

  • Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

    Det som ble sådd blant torner, er den som hører ordet, men verdens bekymringer og rikdommens bedrag kveler ordet, så det ikke bærer frukt.

  • Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

    Det som ble sådd blant torner, det er den som hører ordet, men verdens bekymringer og rikdommens bedrag kveler ordet, så han blir uten frukt.

  • o3-mini KJV Norsk

    Og den som fikk frøene blant torner, er den som hører ordet, men verdens bekymringer og rikdommens bedrag kveler det, så det ikke bærer frukt.

  • gpt4.5-preview

    Den som fikk såkorn blant torner, er den som hører ordet, men bekymring for denne verden og rikdommens bedrag kveler ordet, så han blir uten frukt.

  • En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

    Den som fikk såkorn blant torner, er den som hører ordet, men bekymring for denne verden og rikdommens bedrag kveler ordet, så han blir uten frukt.

  • Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

    Såkornet som ble sådd blant tornebusker, er den som hører ordet, men verdens bekymringer og rikdommens bedrag kveler ordet, så det blir uten frukt.

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this age and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful.

  • biblecontext

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  • NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

    Den som ble sådd blant torner, det er den som hører ordet, men verdens bekymringer og rikdommens bedrag kveler ordet, så det blir uten frukt.

  • Original Norsk Bibel 1866

    Men den, som er saaet iblandt Tornene, er den, som hører Ordet; og denne Verdens Bekymring og Rigdoms Forførelse qvæler Ordet, og det bliver uden Frugt.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

  • KJV 1769 norsk

    Den som ble sådd blant torner, er den som hører ordet, men bekymringer for denne verden og rikdommens forførelse kveler ordet, og han blir uten frukt.

  • Norsk oversettelse av Webster

    Det som ble sådd blant torner, det er den som hører ordet, men verdens bekymringer og rikdommens bedrag kveler ordet, og han bærer ikke frukt.

  • Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

    Det som ble sådd blant torner, er den som hører ordet, men verdens bekymringer og rikdommens bedrag kveler ordet, så det blir uten frukt.

  • Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

    Det som ble sådd blant torner, er den som hører ordet, men bekymringer for den verdiske verden og rikdommens bedrag kveler ordet, så det blir uten frukt.

  • Norsk oversettelse av BBE

    Det som ble sådd blant tornene, er den som hører ordet, men verdens bekymringer og rikdommens bedrag kveler ordet, så det ikke bærer grøde.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    He yt was sowne amoge thornes is he yt heareth ye worde of God: but the care of this worlde and the dissaytfulnes of ryches choke ye worde and so is he made vnfrutfull.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    As for him that is sowne amonge ye thornes, this is he: Wha one heareth the worde, & the carefulnes of this worlde, & the disceatfulnes of riches choke the worde, & so he becometh vnfrutefull.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And hee that receiued the seede among thornes, is hee that heareth the woorde: but the care of this worlde, and the deceitfulnesse of riches choke the word, and he is made vnfruitfull.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    He also that receaued seede into the thornes, is he that heareth the worde: and the care of this worlde, and the disceiptfulnes of ryches, choke vp the worde, and so is he made vnfruitfull.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ‹He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    What was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of this age and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    `And that sown toward the thorns, this is he who is hearing the word, and the anxiety of this age, and the deceitfulness of the riches, do choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And he that was sown among the thorns, this is he that heareth the word; and the care of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And that which was dropped among the thorns, this is he who has the word; and the cares of this life, and the deceits of wealth, put a stop to the growth of the word and it gives no fruit.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    What was sown among the thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of this age and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The seed sown among thorns is the person who hears the word, but worldly cares and the seductiveness of wealth choke the word, so it produces nothing.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 6:9-9 : 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil: which while some coveted after, they have strayed from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
  • 1 Tim 6:17 : 17 Charge those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy;
  • 2 Tim 4:10 : 10 For Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica; Crescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia.
  • Luke 8:14 : 14 And that which fell among thorns are they, who, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity.
  • Luke 12:15 : 15 And he said to them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life does not consist in the abundance of the things which he possesses.
  • Matt 6:24-25 : 24 No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. 25 Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?
  • Ps 52:7 : 7 Look, this is the man that did not make God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
  • Eccl 5:10-11 : 10 He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver, nor he who loves abundance with increase; this also is vanity. 11 When goods increase, they who eat them increase, and what good is there to the owners, except the beholding of them with their eyes?
  • Acts 5:1-9 : 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles' feet. 3 But Peter said, Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the price of the land? 4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own power? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men, but to God. 5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down and breathed his last, and great fear came on all who heard these things. 6 And the young men arose, wrapped him up, and carried him out, and buried him. 7 And it was about the space of three hours later, when his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in. 8 And Peter answered her, Tell me whether you sold the land for so much? And she said, Yes, for so much. 9 Then Peter said to her, How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out. 10 Then she fell down immediately at his feet and breathed her last, and the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her by her husband. 11 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
  • 1 John 2:15-16 : 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father, but is of the world.
  • Jude 1:11-12 : 11 Woe to them! For they have gone in the way of Cain, have run greedily in the error of Balaam for profit, and perished in the rebellion of Korah. 12 These are spots in your love feasts, while they feast with you without fear, serving only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried about by the winds; late autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, pulled up by the roots;
  • Acts 8:18 : 18 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,
  • 2 Pet 2:14-15 : 14 Having eyes full of adultery and unable to cease from sin, enticing unstable souls. They have a heart trained in covetous practices and are accursed children. 15 They have forsaken the right way and gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
  • Eccl 5:13-14 : 13 There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners to their hurt. 14 But those riches perish through misfortune, and he begets a son, and there is nothing in his hand.
  • Jer 4:3 : 3 For thus says the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your unplowed ground, and sow not among thorns.
  • Gen 13:10-13 : 10 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, like the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as you come to Zoar. 11 Then Lot chose for himself all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated from each other. 12 Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom. 13 But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly.
  • Josh 7:20-21 : 20 And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done: 21 When I saw among the spoils a beautiful Babylonian garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they are hidden in the earth in the midst of my tent, and the silver under it.
  • 2 Kgs 5:20-27 : 20 But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master has spared Naaman this Syrian, by not receiving from his hands what he brought: but, as the LORD lives, I will run after him, and take something from him. 21 So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he got down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well? 22 And he said, All is well. My master has sent me, saying, Behold, now there have come to me from Mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: please give them a talent of silver, and two changes of clothing. 23 And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of clothing, and laid them on two of his servants; and they carried them before him. 24 And when he came to the hill, he took them from their hands, and stored them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed. 25 But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said to him, Where have you been, Gehazi? And he said, Your servant went nowhere. 26 And he said to him, Did not my heart go with you, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet you? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive clothing, olive groves, and vineyards, sheep, oxen, male servants, and female servants? 27 Therefore the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you, and to your descendants forever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.
  • Ps 62:10 : 10 Trust not in oppression, and do not become vain in robbery; if riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.
  • Prov 11:28 : 28 He who trusts in his riches shall fall, but the righteous shall flourish like a branch.
  • Prov 23:5 : 5 Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
  • Eccl 4:8 : 8 There is one alone, without a second; yes, he has neither child nor brother, yet there is no end to all his labor, nor is his eye satisfied with riches, nor does he ask, 'For whom do I labor and deprive my soul of good?' This is also vanity, yes, it is a grievous toil.
  • Matt 13:7 : 7 Some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them.
  • Matt 19:16-24 : 16 And behold, one came and said to him, Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said to him, Why do you call me good? There is none good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He said to him, Which ones? Jesus said, You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, 19 Honor your father and your mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 20 The young man said to him, All these things I have kept from my youth up. What do I still lack? 21 Jesus said to him, If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me. 22 But when the young man heard this saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. 23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, Truly I say to you, that a rich man shall hardly enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
  • Mark 4:18-19 : 18 And these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, 19 and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in, choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
  • Mark 10:23-25 : 23 And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! 24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
  • Luke 12:21 : 21 So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
  • Luke 12:29-30 : 29 And do not seek what you shall eat, or what you shall drink, nor be of anxious mind. 30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knows that you need these things.
  • Luke 14:16-24 : 16 Then he said to him, A certain man made a great supper and invited many: 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to those who were invited, Come; for all things are now ready. 18 And they all with one accord began to make excuses. The first said to him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must go and see it: I ask you to have me excused. 19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to test them: I ask you to have me excused. 20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. 21 So that servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the house, being angry, said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in here the poor, and the crippled, and the lame, and the blind. 22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as you have commanded, and yet there is room. 23 And the lord said to the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. 24 For I say to you, That none of those men who were invited shall taste my supper.
  • Luke 18:24-25 : 24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! 25 For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
  • Luke 21:34 : 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be burdened with surfeiting, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day comes upon you unexpectedly.