Mark 4:5

The Passion Translation

Some fell onto gravel with no topsoil and quickly sprouted since the soil had no depth.

Cross References

Ezekiel 36:26

I will graciously give you a new, tender heart and put a new, willing spirit inside you. I will remove your hard heart of stone and give you an obedient, responsive heart instead.

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.

Luke 8:6

Some fell on the gravel, and though they sprouted they couldn’t take root; it withered for lack of moisture.

Ezekiel 11:19

I will give you a new, undivided heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will remove your stubborn heart of stone and give you a tender heart that responds to me—a devoted heart.

Matthew 13:20

“The one sown on gravel represents the person who gladly hears the kingdom message, but his experience remains shallow.

Mark 4:4

As he sowed some fell along the beaten path and soon the birds came and ate it.

Mark 4:6

But when the days grew hot, the sprouts were scorched and withered because they had insufficient roots.