Matthew 13:20

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“The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.”

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BSBPD

“The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“`And that sown on the rocky places, this is he who is hearing the word, and immediately with joy is receiving it,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 13:20 — 14 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Samuel 11:13But Saul ordered, “No one shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has worked salvation in Israel.”
  2. 2 Chronicles 24:2And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
  3. 2 Chronicles 24:6So the king called Jehoiada the high priest and said, “Why have you not required the Levites to bring from Judah and Jerusalem the tax imposed by Moses the servant of the LORD and by the assembly of Israel for the Tent of the Testimony?”
  4. 2 Chronicles 24:14When they were finished, they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada to make with it the articles for the house of the LORD—utensils for the service and for the burnt offerings, dishes, and other objects of gold and silver. Throughout the days of Jehoiada, burnt offerings were presented regularly in the house of the LORD.
  5. Psalms 78:34When He slew them, they would seek Him; they repented and searched for God.
  6. Psalms 106:12Then they believed His promises and sang His praise.
  7. Isaiah 58:2For day after day they seek Me and delight to know My ways, like a nation that does what is right and does not forsake the justice of their God. They ask Me for righteous judgments; they delight in the nearness of God.”
  8. 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.
  9. Matthew 13:5Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow.
  10. Mark 4:16Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.
  11. 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.
  12. John 5:35John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
  13. Acts 8:13Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.
  14. Galatians 4:14And although my illness was a trial to you, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus Himself.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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