the word of the kingdom] The Gospel preached, which brings men into the kingdom of grace here, and shews them the way into the kingdom of glory hereafter. This is the seed spoken of before. understandeth it not] Or, regardeth it not. the wicked one] The devil, who is wicked himself, and seeks to make others so. Here are the ravening birds that devour the seed. in his heart] Which he had heard, but regarded not.