Scattering the seed. This is common enough among the people to be understood as one way to plant a field. Obviously, some seed would be wasted, but it’s hard to say just which seed would take root, so sow generously!
Synoptic versions:
Announcement of New Spiritual Kinship
Request for a Sign Refused
The Sign of Jonah: Matthew 12:38-45
Blasphemous Accusation by the Teachers of the Law and Pharisees
Jesus and Beelzebul: Matthew 12:22-37
Jesus Accused by His Family and by Teachers of the Law: Mark 3:20-30
The Twelve and Others
Jesus’ other followers: Luke 8:1-3
Jesus Anointed by a Sinful Woman
Forgiven much: Luke 7:36-50
Yoke of Jesus
The Yoke of Jesus: Matthew 11:25-30, Luke 10:21-22
Unrepentant Towns
Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum: Matthew 11:20-24, Luke 10:13-15
Jesus and John the Baptist
Jesus responds to questions about he and John the Baptist: Matthew 11:2-19, Luke 7:18-35
Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son
Moved by the death of a widow’s only son, Jesus restores the young man’s life. Luke 7:11-17