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

Which

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.

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?"

And a Teacher of the Law came up to him, and said: "Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go."

By the seed which was sown on rocky places is meant the man who hears the Message, and at once accepts it joyfully;

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.

He was the 'Lamp that was burning' and shining, and you were ready to rejoice, for a time, in his light.

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.

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."

But Agrippa said to Paul: "You are soon trying to make a Christian of me!"

General references

Some fell on rocky ground, where it had not much soil, and, having no depth of soil, sprang up at once;

Other seed fell upon rock, and, as soon as it began to grow, having no moisture, withered away.