Mark 4:16

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And in the same way, some [of the seed] that was sown on rocky soil represented those who heard ‘the word’ and immediately accepted it gladly,

Cross References

Matthew 13:5

And other seed fell on rocky ground where there was not much soil and immediately it sprouted up because the soil was so shallow.

Mark 4:15

Some of the seed that fell along the roadside represents where ‘the word’ was sown [i.e., preached]. When these people have heard, immediately Satan comes and takes away ‘the word’ which had been sown in them.

Mark 4:17

but [since] they had such shallow roots, they continued on for [only] a little while. Then, when trouble and persecution arose over [obeying] ‘the word,’ immediately they stumbled [i.e., and fell away from God].

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.

Luke 8:13

And those people [represented by the seed falling] on rocky ground are those who, upon hearing the word [of God], accept it gladly, but since they have no root [system], they believe it for [only] awhile, and [then] in times of trial fall away [from God].

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 26:28

Agrippa said to Paul, “You expect to persuade me to be a Christian with such little effort [or, in such a short time]?”

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].