Mark 4:16

God's Word

Other people are like seeds that were planted on rocky ground. Whenever they hear the word, they accept it at once with joy.

Cross References

Matthew 13:5

Other seeds were planted on rocky ground, where there was little soil. The plants sprouted quickly because the soil wasn’t deep.

Mark 4:15

Some people are like seeds that were planted along the road. Whenever they hear the word, Satan comes at once and takes away the word that was planted in them.

Mark 4:17

But they don’t develop any roots. They last for a short time. When suffering or persecution comes along because of the word, they immediately fall ⌞from faith⌟.

Mark 6:20

because Herod was afraid of John. Herod knew that John was a fair and holy man, so he protected him. When he listened to John, he would become very disturbed, and yet he liked to listen to him.

Luke 8:13

Some people are like seeds on rocky soil. They welcome the word with joy whenever they hear it, but they don’t develop any roots. They believe for a while, but when their faith is tested, they abandon it.

John 5:35

John was a lamp that gave off brilliant light. For a time you enjoyed the pleasure of his light.

Acts 26:28

Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think you can quickly persuade me to become a Christian?”

Acts 8:13

Even Simon believed, and after he was baptized, he became devoted to Philip. Simon was amazed to see the miracles and impressive things that were happening.