Mark 4:16
So, too, those meant by the seed sown on the rocky places are the people who, when they have heard the Message, at once accept it joyfully;
Mark 6:20
Because Herod stood in fear of John, knowing him to be an upright and holy man, and protected him. He had listened to John, but still remained much perplexed, and yet he found pleasure in listening to him.
John 5:35
He was the 'Lamp that was burning' and shining, and you were ready to rejoice, for a time, in his light.
Matthew 8:19-20
And a Teacher of the Law came up to him, and said: "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go."
Matthew 13:20-21
By the seed which was sown on rocky places is meant the man who hears the Message, and at once accepts it joyfully;
Mark 10:17-22
And, as Jesus was resuming his journey, a man came running up to him, and threw himself on his knees before him. "Good Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to gain Immortal Life?"
Luke 8:13
By the seed which fell upon the rock are meant those who, as soon as they hear the Message, welcome it joyfully; but they have no root, and believe it only for a time, and, when the time of temptation comes, they draw back.
Acts 8:13
Even Simon believed, and after his baptism attached himself to Philip, and was in his turn mystified at seeing signs and great miracles constantly occurring.
Acts 8:18-21
When Simon saw that it was through the placing of the Apostles' hands on them that the Spirit was given, he brought them a sum of money and said:
Acts 24:25-26
But, while Paul was speaking at length about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified, and interrupted him--"Go for the present, but, when I find an opportunity, I will send for you again."
Acts 26:28
But Agrippa said to Paul: "You are soon trying to make a Christian of me!"