Matthew 13:20 - Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁰ 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;

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁰ But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁰ 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

²⁰ 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

²⁰ 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

²⁰ And he that received the seed upon stony ground, is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy.

English Standard Version 2016

²⁰ As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,

Matthew 13:20 Tagairtí Cros

2 Chronicles 24:14

When they had finished it, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada; from it were made utensils for the Lord's house, vessels for ministering and for offerings, and cups and vessels of gold and silver. And they offered burnt offerings in the house of the Lord continually all the days of Jehoiada.

2 Chronicles 24:2

And Joash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest [his uncle].

2 Chronicles 24:6

So the king called for Jehoiada the high priest and said to him, Why have you not required the Levites to bring in from Judah and Jerusalem the tax authorized by Moses the servant of the Lord and of the assembly of Israel for the Tent of the Testimony?

Isaiah 58:2

Yet they seek, inquire for, and require Me daily and delight [externally] to know My ways, as [if they were in reality] a nation that did righteousness and forsook not the ordinance of their God. They ask of Me righteous judgments, they delight to draw near to God [in visible ways].

Matthew 13:19

While anyone is hearing the Word of the kingdom and does not grasp and comprehend it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the roadside.

Matthew 13:21

Yet it has no real root in him, but is temporary (inconstant, lasts but a little while); and when affliction or trouble or persecution comes on account of the Word, at once he is caused to stumble [he is repelled and begins to distrust and desert Him Whom he ought to trust and obey] and he falls away.

Matthew 7:8

For everyone who keeps on asking receives; and he who keeps on seeking finds; and to him who keeps on knocking, [the door] will be opened.

Mark 6:20

For Herod had [a reverential] fear of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and [continually] kept him safe [under guard]. When he heard [John speak], he was much perplexed; and [yet] he heard him gladly.

John 5:35

John was the lamp that kept on burning and shining [to show you the way], and you were willing for a while to delight (sun) yourselves in his light.

Acts 8:13

Even Simon himself believed [he adhered to, trusted in, and relied on the teaching of Philip], and after being baptized, devoted himself constantly to him. And seeing signs and miracles of great power which were being performed, he was utterly amazed.