Mark 4:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.”
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“Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;”
King James Version · Public Domain“And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`And these are they, in like manner, who on the rocky ground are sown: who, whenever they may hear the word, immediately with joy do receive it,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Mark 4:16 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 33:31So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.
- Matthew 8:19And one of the scribes came to Him and said, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.”
- Matthew 13:20The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.
- Mark 6:20because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.
- Mark 10:17As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
- Luke 8:13The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.
- John 5:35John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
- Acts 8:13Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.
- Acts 8:18When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.
- Acts 24:25As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
- Acts 26:28Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?”
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