Matthew 13:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The seeds that fell on rocky ground are the people who gladly hear the message and accept it straight away.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:14

They did not use all the tax money for the repairs, so the rest of it was handed over to Joash and Jehoiada, who then used it to make dishes and other gold and silver objects for the temple. Sacrifices to please the LORD were offered regularly in the temple for as long as Jehoiada lived.

2 Chronicles 24:2

While Jehoiada the priest was alive, Joash obeyed the LORD by doing right.

2 Chronicles 24:6

So he sent for Jehoiada the high priest and asked, “Why didn't you send the Levites to collect the taxes? The LORD's servant Moses and the people agreed long ago that this tax would be collected and used to pay for the upkeep of the sacred tent.

Isaiah 58:2

Day after day, you worship him and seem eager to learn his teachings. You act like a nation that wants to do right by obeying his laws. You ask him about justice, and say you enjoy worshipping the LORD.

Matthew 13:19

The seeds that fell along the road are the people who hear the message about the kingdom, but don't understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches the message from their hearts.

Matthew 13:21

But they don't have deep roots, and they don't last very long. As soon as life gets hard or the message gets them in trouble, they give up.

Matthew 7:8

Everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And the door will be opened for everyone who knocks.

Mark 6:20

because Herod was afraid of John and protected him. He knew that John was a good and holy man. Even though Herod was confused by what John said, he was glad to listen to him. And he often did.

John 5:35

John was a lamp that gave a lot of light, and you were glad to enjoy his light for a while.

Acts 8:13

Even Simon believed and was baptized. He stayed close to Philip, because he marvelled at all the miracles and wonders.