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Matthew 13:20

God's wordFaithSuffering

18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

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

21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

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BSB
The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.
KJV
But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
WEB
What was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word and immediately with joy receives it;
ASV
And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;
DARBY
But he that is sown on the rocky places this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,
BLB
And that having been sown upon the rocky [places], this is the one hearing the word and immediately receiving it with joy.
ÅB
Men det som ble sådd på steingrunn er den som hører ordet og straks tar imot det med glede.
OTB
Frøet som ble sådd på steingrunn er den som hører ordet og straks tar imot det med glede.
B1930
Men den som blev sådd på stengrunn, det er den som hører ordet og straks tar imot det med glede;

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Cross references

  • Ezekiel 33:31–32

    And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.

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  • Psalms 106:12–13

    Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.

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  • John 5:35

    He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.

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  • 2 Chronicles 24:2

    And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.

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  • Psalms 78:34–37

    When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and enquired early after God.

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  • Isaiah 58:2

    Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.

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  • 2 Chronicles 24:6

    And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said unto him, Why hast thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the collection, according to the commandment of Moses the servant of the LORD, and of the congregation of Israel, for the tabernacle of witness?

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  • Acts 8:13

    Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.

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