Mark 4:16

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Summary

And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

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General references

Mark 4:5

Luke 8:6

Bible References

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But Herod feared John. He knew he was a righteous and holy man so he kept him safe. That is why he listened to John but was perplexed.

As he traveled someone ran to him, kneeled and asked him: Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit everlasting life?

Then they come to you, as if they are still my people, and they sit down in front of you. They listen to what you say, but they do not do it. They say that they love me, but in their hearts they chase dishonest profits.

A scribe came to him and said: Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.

Anyone sown among the rocky places hears the word and immediately with joy receives it.

Those on the rock are those who receive the word with joy. These have no root. They believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.

He was the lamp that burns and shines. You were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

Simon also believed. When he was baptized he continued with Philip, amazed by the miracles and signs he saw.

He reasoned about righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come. Felix trembled, and answered: Go your way for now. When I have time I will send for you.

Then Agrippa said to Paul: In a short time you would persuade (convince) me to become a Christian.

General references

Other seed fell on the rocky ground and did not have good soil. Immediately it sprang up, because it had no good soil

Other seed fell on the rock. As soon as it grew it withered away because it had no moisture.