Matthew 13:20

A Conservative Version

And that which was sown upon the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and straightaway receiving it with joy,

Cross References

John 5:35

That man was the lamp that burns and shines, and ye were willing to rejoice for an hour in his light.

Mark 6:20

for Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. And having heard of him--the many things he was doing--he even heard of him gladly.

Isaiah 58:2

Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways. As a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God, they ask of me righteous judgments; they delight to draw near to God.

2 Chronicles 24:2

And Joash did that which was right in the eyes of LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.

Acts 8:13

And Simon himself also believed. And after being immersed, he was continuing with Philip. And seeing miracles and signs occurring, he was astonished.

2 Chronicles 24:14

And when they had made an end, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada, from which were made vessels for the house of LORD, even vessels with which to minister and to offer, and spoons, and vessels of gold a

2 Chronicles 24:6

And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said to him, Why have thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the tax of Moses the servant of LORD, and of the assembly of Israel, for the tent

Matthew 7:8

For every man who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

Matthew 13:19

Of every man who hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understands it, evil comes, and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is that which was sown by the wayside.

Matthew 13:21

yet he has no root in himself, instead it is temporary. And when tribulation or persecution develops because of the word, straightaway he is caused to stumble.