The ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. Yet they have no root; they believe for a while, but in a time of testing they fall away.
Luke 8:6 - The Text-Critical English New Testament Other seed fell on the rock, and as it grew up, it withered away because it had no moisture. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And some [seed] fell on the rock, and as soon as it sprouted, it withered away because it had no moisture. American Standard Version (1901) And other fell on the rock; and as soon as it grew, it withered away, because it had no moisture. Common English Bible Other seed fell on rock. As it grew, it dried up because it had no moisture. Catholic Public Domain Version And some fell upon rock; and having sprung up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And other some fell upon a rock: and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. |
The ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. Yet they have no root; they believe for a while, but in a time of testing they fall away.
“A sower went out to sow his seed. As he sowed, some seed fell along the path and was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the sky devoured it.
Other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up with it and choked it.
As it is said, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.”