 Well, look there in verse 14. The first sentence sets the scene for us. By way of explanation, the farmer sows the word. The farmer sows the word. He's told the story, a farmer went out to sow, and as he sowed, some seed fell along the path. The disciples are not clear concerning this, and so he says, well, let me just make clear to you what it is the farmer is sowing. He is sowing the word.