When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path.
Matthew 13:20 - The Text-Critical English New Testament The seed sown on rocky ground is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition As for what was sown on thin (rocky) soil, this is he who hears the Word and at once welcomes and accepts it with joy; American Standard Version (1901) And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it; Common English Bible As for the seed that was spread on rocky ground, this refers to people who hear the word and immediately receive it joyfully. Catholic Public Domain Version Then whoever has received the seed upon a rocky place, this is one who hears the word and promptly accepts it with joy. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he that received the seed upon stony ground, is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy. |
When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path.
Yet he has no root in himself, but is only temporary. When tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, he immediately falls away.
For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When Herod listened to John, he would listen to him gladly and do many things.
John was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for an hour in his light.
Even Simon himself believed. After he was baptized, he kept close company with Philip and was amazed as he saw miracles and signs taking place.