Ezekiel 33:32
Realize that to them you are like a sensual song, a beautiful voice and skilled musician. They hear your words, but they do not obey them.
Mark 6:20
because Herod stood in awe of John and protected him, since he knew that John was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him, he was thoroughly baffled, and yet he liked to listen to John.
Mark 4:16-17
These are the ones sown on rocky ground: As soon as they hear the word, they receive it with joy.
John 5:35
He was a lamp that was burning and shining, and you wanted to rejoice greatly for a short time in his light.