Mark 4:16
And like the sowing upon 'stony ground' are those who, whenever they hear the Word, at once receive it with joy,
Mark 6:20
but she could not, for Herod was afraid of John because he knew that he was a just and holy man. So he kept him safe. When he listened to John he was much exercised, yet he found pleasure in listening to him.
John 5:35
"That man was the Lamp-burning and shining??nd you were willing for a time rejoice in his light.
Matthew 8:19-20
when a Scribe came up and said to him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go!"
Matthew 13:20-21
"This is the seed sown by the wayside. And the word, and at once receives it with joy.
Mark 10:17-22
As he started to go forth into the road, a man came running up to him, and knelt down before him. "Good Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
Luke 8:13
"Those on the rock are people who, upon hearing, receive the word with joy; but they have no root. For a time indeed they all believe, but in time of temptation they fall away.
Acts 8:13
And Simon himself also believed, and after his baptism he remained with Philip, and was full of amazement as he beheld the signs and striking miracles which were performed.
Acts 8:18-21
But when Simon perceived that, by the laying on of the apostles' hands, the Spirit was given, he offered them money saying,
Acts 24:25-26
And as he reasoned about morality, self-control, and the future judgment, Felix was terrified, and said, "For the present go on your way, and when I find a convenient season, I will send for you."
Acts 26:28
Agrippa answered, "In short, you are doing your best to persuade me to become a Christian."