<Ul> <Li> The sower sows the word </Li> <Li> The seeds falling on the road represent those who hear the word but dismiss it straight away - the synoptics state that the wicked one (Matthew's wording) / Satan (Mark's wording) is what takes the word away </Li> <Li> The seeds falling on the rocks represent those who hear the word, but only accept it shallowly - the synoptics state that these sorts of people reject the word as soon as it causes them affliction or persecution </Li> <Li> The seeds falling on thorns represent those who hear the word, and take it to heart, but allow worldly concerns, such as money and cares of this world, to choke it . </Li> <Li> The seeds falling on good soil represents those who hear the word, and truly receive it spiritually, causing it to bear fruit . </Li> </Ul> <Li> The sower sows the word </Li> <Li> The seeds falling on the road represent those who hear the word but dismiss it straight away - the synoptics state that the wicked one (Matthew's wording) / Satan (Mark's wording) is what takes the word away </Li> <Li> The seeds falling on the rocks represent those who hear the word, but only accept it shallowly - the synoptics state that these sorts of people reject the word as soon as it causes them affliction or persecution </Li>

When did the parable of the sower take place