Mark 4:16

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The seed that was scattered on rocky places represents other people who hear the message and right away receive it with joy.

Cross References

Luke 8:13

The seed on rocky ground stands for those who hear the message and receive it with joy, but who have no roots. They believe for a while, but when they are tested, they fall away from the faith.

Mark 6:20

because Herod was afraid of John and kept him safe. Herod knew John was a holy man who did what was right. When he listened to him, he always felt uncomfortable, but he still liked to hear John speak.

John 5:35

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

Acts 8:13

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

Acts 26:28

Agrippa answered Paul, “Do you think you can convince me to become a Christian in such a short time?”

Matthew 13:5

Some seed fell in rocky places where there wasn’t much soil. Those plants came up quickly because the soil wasn’t very deep.

Mark 4:15

Some of the seed that was scattered fell on a path. It stands for what happens when people hear the message but then Satan comes immediately and takes away what was planted in them.

Mark 4:17

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