Matthew 13:20 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And the person who was sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the message and immediately welcomes it joyfully,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

As for what was sown on thin (rocky) soil, this is he who hears the Word and at once welcomes and accepts it with joy;

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

As for the seed that was spread on rocky ground, this refers to people who hear the word and immediately receive it joyfully.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Then whoever has received the seed upon a rocky place, this is one who hears the word and promptly accepts it with joy.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And he that received the seed upon stony ground, is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy.

Matthew 13:20 Cross References

Matthew 13:19

When anyone hears the message of the kingdom but does not understand it, the evil one [i.e., the devil] comes to him and grabs away what had been sown in his heart. This is the person who was scattered to the side of the road.

Matthew 13:21

but since he has such a shallow root, he lasts for [only] a short while. Then when trouble or persecution comes because of the message, immediately he falls away [from God].

Matthew 7:8

For every person who asks will [certainly] receive; and the one who looks will [certainly] find; and to the person who knocks, the door will [certainly] be opened.

Mark 6:20

It was because Herod was afraid of John, knowing he was a righteous and holy man, so he protected him. And Herod became very disturbed whenever he listened to John, yet he heard him gladly.

John 5:35

John was the lamp that was burning and glowing and you people were willing to enjoy the light that he projected for awhile.

Acts 8:13

And [this] Simon also believed [Philip’s message] and was immersed. [After that] he continued [to travel] with Philip and was amazed by the [supernatural] signs and great miracles he saw [him perform].