Mark 4:16

New Living Translation

The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy.

Cross References

Matthew 13:5

Other seeds fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seeds sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow.

Mark 4:15

The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message, only to have Satan come at once and take it away.

Mark 4:17

But since they don’t have deep roots, they don’t last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God’s word.

Mark 6:20

for Herod respected John; and knowing that he was a good and holy man, he protected him. Herod was greatly disturbed whenever he talked with John, but even so, he liked to listen to him.

Luke 8:13

The seeds on the rocky soil represent those who hear the message and receive it with joy. But since they don’t have deep roots, they believe for a while, then they fall away when they face temptation.

John 5:35

John was like a burning and shining lamp, and you were excited for a while about his message.

Acts 26:28

Agrippa interrupted him. “Do you think you can persuade me to become a Christian so quickly?”

Acts 8:13

Then Simon himself believed and was baptized. He began following Philip wherever he went, and he was amazed by the signs and great miracles Philip performed.