Mark 4:16

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Likewise the seeds on the rocky ground illustrate those who hear the word, and happily accept it right away.

Cross References

Matthew 13:5

Other seeds fell on stony ground where there wasn't much earth where they sprouted quickly.

Mark 4:15

The seeds on the path where the word is sown illustrate those who hear the message, but then Satan immediately comes along and takes away the word that's been sown in them.

Mark 4:17

But since they have no real roots, they only last for a while until trouble or persecution comes, and then they quickly fall away.

Mark 6:20

because Herod knew John was a holy man who did what was right. Herod protected John and though what John said was very disturbing to him, he was still happy to hear what he had to say.

Luke 8:13

The seeds that fall on the stony ground are those who hear and welcome the message with joy but don't have any roots. They trust for a while but when difficult times come they give up.

John 5:35

John was like a brightly-burning light, and you were willing to enjoy his light for a while.

Acts 26:28

“Do you think you can convince me to become a Christian so quickly?” Agrippa asked Paul.

Acts 8:13

Simon too believed and was baptized. He accompanied Philip, amazed at the miraculous signs and wonders he saw.