and considereth it not, the wicked one cometh, and catcheth away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the way-side.
Matthew 13:20 - Wesley's New Testament 1755 But he who received the seed in stony places, is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth 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. |
and considereth it not, the wicked one cometh, and catcheth away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the way-side.
Yet hath he not root in himself, and so endureth but for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straight-way he is offended.
For every one that asketh, receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened.
For Herod reverenced John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and preserved him: and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
He was a burning and a shining light, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
And Simon himself believed also; and being baptized, he continued with Philip, and was astonished, beholding the signs and mighty miracles which were done.