Mark 4:16

The Passion Translation

And what is sown on gravel represents those who hear the message and receive it joyfully,

Cross References

Matthew 13:5

Others fell onto gravel that had no topsoil. They quickly shot up,

Mark 4:15

What falls on the beaten path represents those who hear the message, but immediately Satan appears and snatches it from their hearts.

Mark 4:17

but because their hearts fail to sink a deep root, they don’t endure for long. For when trouble or persecution comes on account of the message, they immediately wilt and fall away.

Mark 6:20

But Herod both feared and stood in awe of John and kept him safely in custody, because he was convinced that he was a righteous and holy man. Every time Herod heard John speak, it disturbed his soul, but he was drawn to him and was intrigued by his words.

Luke 8:13

The seeds falling on gravel represents those who initially respond to the word with joy, but soon afterward, when a season of difficulty and harassment of the enemy comes to them, they wither and fall away, for they have no root in the truth and their faith is temporary.

John 5:35

“John was a blazing, shining torch, and for a short time, you basked in his light with great joy.

Acts 26:28

Agrippa responded, “In such a short time you are nearly persuading me to become a Christian.”

Acts 8:13

Even Simon believed and was baptized! Wherever Philip went, Simon was right by his side, astounded by all the miracles, signs, and enormous displays of power that he witnessed.