Mat 13:19 | NET2full | STEP | When anyone hears the word about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches what was sown in his heart; this is the seed sown along the path .

Matthew 13:19

19 When anyone hears the word about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one ^{▼▼sn Interestingly, the synoptic parallels each use a different word for Satan here: Mark 4:15 has “Satan,” while Luke 8:12 has “the devil.” This illustrates the fluidity of the gospel tradition in often using synonyms at the same point of the parallel tradition.} comes and snatches what was sown in his heart; ^{▼▼sn The word of Jesus has the potential to save if it germinates in a person’s heart, something the devil is very much against.} this is the seed sown along the path.