Matthew 13:20

Weymouth NT

He who has received the seed on the rocky ground is the man who hears the Message and immediately receives it with joy.

Cross References

Matthew 13:19

When a man hears the Message concerning the Kingdom and does not understand it, the Evil one comes and catches away what has been sown in his heart. This is he who has received the seed by the road-side.

Matthew 13:21

It has struck no root, however, within him. He continues for a time, but when suffering comes, or persecution, because of the Message, he at once stumbles and falls.

Matthew 7:8

For it is always he who asks that receives, he who seeks that finds, and he who knocks that has the door opened to him.

Mark 6:20

for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and he protected him. After listening to him he was in great perplexity, and yet he found a pleasure in listening.

John 5:35

He was the lamp that burned and shone, and for a time you were willing to be gladdened by his light.

Acts 8:13

Simon himself also believed, and after being baptized remained in close attendance on Philip, and was full of amazement at seeing such signs and such great miracles performed.