Matthew 13:20

New English Translation

The seed sown on rocky ground is the person who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:14

When they were finished, they brought the rest of the silver to the king and Jehoiada. They used it to make items for the Lord’s temple, including items used in the temple service and for burnt sacrifices, pans, and various other gold and silver items. Throughout Jehoiada’s lifetime, burnt sacrifices were offered regularly in the Lord’s temple.

2 Chronicles 24:2

Joash did what the Lord approved throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest.

2 Chronicles 24:6

So the king summoned Jehoiada the chief priest, and said to him, “Why have you not made the Levites collect from Judah and Jerusalem the tax authorized by Moses the Lord’s servant and by the assembly of Israel at the tent containing the tablets of the law?”

Isaiah 58:2

They seek me day after day; they want to know my requirements, like a nation that does what is right and does not reject the law of their God. They ask me for just decrees; they want to be near God.

Matthew 13:19

When anyone hears the word about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches what was sown in his heart; this is the seed sown along the path.

Matthew 13:21

But he has no root in himself and does not endure; when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he falls away.

Matthew 7:8

For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Mark 6:20

because Herod stood in awe of John and protected him, since he knew that John was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him, he was thoroughly baffled, and yet he liked to listen to John.

John 5:35

He was a lamp that was burning and shining, and you wanted to rejoice greatly for a short time in his light.

Acts 8:13

Even Simon himself believed, and after he was baptized, he stayed close to Philip constantly, and when he saw the signs and great miracles that were occurring, he was amazed.