Choke thorns sprung up, and choked them, Matt. 13:7 (Mark 4:7; Luke 8:7). riches, choke the word, Matt. 13:22 (Mark 4:19; Luke 8:14). herd ran … and were choked in the sea, Mark 5:13 (Luke 8:33). tares choke the wheat, D&C 86:3.