Matthew 13:20

New International Reader's Version

The seed that fell on rocky places is like other people. They hear the message and at once receive it with joy.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:14

So they finished the work. Then they brought the rest of the money to the king and Jehoiada. It was used to pay for the objects that were made for the Lord’s temple. The objects were used for serving at the temple. They were also used for the burnt offerings. The objects included dishes and other things made out of gold and silver. As long as Jehoiada lived, burnt offerings were sacrificed continually at the Lord’s temple.

2 Chronicles 24:2

Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. Joash lived that way as long as Jehoiada the priest was alive.

2 Chronicles 24:6

So the king sent for Jehoiada the chief priest. He said to him, “Why haven’t you required the Levites to bring in the tax from Judah and Jerusalem? It was set up by the Lord’s servant Moses and the whole community of Israel. It was used for the tent where the tablets of the covenant law were kept.”

Isaiah 58:2

Day after day they worship me. They seem ready and willing to know how I want them to live. They act as if they were a nation that does what is right. They act as if they have not turned away from my commands. They claim to want me to give them fair decisions. They seem ready and willing to come near and worship me.

Matthew 13:19

People hear the message about the kingdom but do not understand it. Then the evil one comes. He steals what was planted in their hearts. Those people are like the seed planted on a path.

Matthew 13:21

But they have no roots. So they last only a short time. They quickly fall away from the faith when trouble or suffering comes because of the message.

Matthew 7:8

Everyone who asks will receive. The one who searches will find. The door will be opened to the one who knocks.

Mark 6:20

because Herod was afraid of John. So he kept John safe. Herod knew John was a holy man who did what was right. When Herod heard him, he was very puzzled. But he liked to listen to John.

John 5:35

John was like a lamp that burned and gave light. For a while you chose to enjoy his light.

Acts 8:13

Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip everywhere. He was amazed by the great signs and miracles he saw.