⁷ ·Some people are like land that gets plenty of rain and [^LLand that drinks in the abundance of rain] produces a ·good [useful] crop for those who ·work [farm] it. That land receives God’s blessings. ⁸ ·Other people are like land that [^LBut if it…] grows thorns and ·weeds [thistles] and is worthless. It is about to be cursed by God and ·will be destroyed by fire [^Lits end/fate is burning].

⁹ ·Dear friends [Loved ones; ^TBeloved], we are saying this to you, but we ·really expect [are convinced/confident of] better things from you that ·will lead to [or accompany; come with] your salvation.