Mark 4:16
It is so too with the ones sown on the rocky ground; they gladly accept the message as soon as they hear it,
Mark 6:20
for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing that he was an upright and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him talk he was very much disturbed, and yet he liked to hear him.
John 5:35
He was the lamp that burned and shone, and you were ready to be gladdened for a while by his light.
Matthew 8:19-20
And a scribe came up and said to him, "Master, I will follow you wherever you are going!"
Matthew 13:20-21
And what was sown upon the rocky soil means the man who hears the message and at once accepts it joyfully,
Mark 10:17-22
As he was starting again on his journey, a man came running up to him, and knelt at his feet and asked him, "Good master, what must I do to make sure of eternal life?"
Luke 8:13
The ones on the rock are those who receive the message joyfully when they first hear it, but it takes no real root. They believe for a little while, and then in the time of trial they draw back.
Acts 8:13
Even Simon himself believed and after his baptism devoted himself to Philip, and he was amazed at seeing such signs and great wonders taking place.
Acts 8:18-21
But when Simon saw that the holy Spirit was imparted through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money,
Acts 24:25-26
But as he talked of uprightness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became alarmed, and said, "You may go for the present. I will find time later to send for you."
Acts 26:28
"You are in a hurry to persuade me and make a Christian of me!" Agrippa said to Paul.