They were both righteous in the sight of God, following all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.

Now that very day two of them were on their way to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.

As for the seed that fell among thorns, these are the ones who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by the worries and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.