Verb sympnigō (to choke) in the Gospels-Acts

(Translation from NRSV with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)


Matthew

13: 22As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke (sympnigō) the word, and it yields nothing.

Mark

4: 7Other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked (sympnigō) it, and it yielded no grain.
4: 19but the cares of the world, and the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke (sympnigō) the word, and it yields nothing.

Luke

8: 14As for what fell among the thorns, these are the ones who hear; but as they go on their way, they are choked (sympnigō) by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.
8: 42for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, who was dying. As he went, the crowds was choking (sympnigō) him.