Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
And in the same way, these are they who are planted on the stones, who, when the word has come to their ears, straight away take it with joy;
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
Others are like the seeds sown on the stony ground. When they hear the word, at once they joyfully accept it,
A Conservative Version
And these in like manner are those being sown upon the rocky places, who, whenever they may hear the word, straightaway receive it with joy.
American Standard Version
And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky places , who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy;
Amplified
An Understandable Version
And in the same way, some [of the seed] that was sown on rocky soil represented those who heard 'the word' and immediately accepted it gladly,
Anderson New Testament
And these are they that, in like manner, received seed in stony places: who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy:
Common New Testament
And these likewise are the ones sown on rocky ground who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy;
Daniel Mace New Testament
in like manner, they who receive seed on stony-ground, are such as upon hearing the word, do immediately receive it with joy.
Darby Translation
And these are they in like manner who are sown upon the rocky places, who when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy,
Godbey New Testament
And those who are sowed upon the rocks are likewise, those who, when they may hear the word, immediately with joy receive it.
Goodspeed New Testament
It is so too with the ones sown on the rocky ground; they gladly accept the message as soon as they hear it,
John Wesley New Testament
And these are they likewise who have received the seed on stony ground, who when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy: But have not root in themselves, and so indure but for a time:
Julia Smith Translation
And these are likewise they sown upon stony places; who, when they hear, quickly with joy receive it;
King James 2000
And these are they likewise who are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And these are like the ones sown on the rocky ground, who whenever they hear the word immediately receive it with joy.
Modern King James verseion
And these are those likewise being sown on stony places; who, when they hear the Word, immediately receive it with gladness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And likewise, they that are sown on the stony ground: which when they have heard the word, at once they receive it with gladness;
Moffatt New Testament
Similarly those who are sown 'on stony soil' are the people who on hearing the word accept it with enthusiasm;
Montgomery New Testament
And like the sowing upon 'stony ground' are those who, whenever they hear the Word, at once receive it with joy,
NET Bible
These are the ones sown on rocky ground: As soon as they hear the word, they receive it with joy.
New Heart English Bible
And these are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy.
Noyes New Testament
And these in like manner are they that are sown on the rocky places, those, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy,
Sawyer New Testament
And these in like manner are those sown on the rocky places; when they hear the word, they immediately receive it with joy,
The Emphasized Bible
And these are likewise they upon the rocky places sown, - who, as soon as they hear the word, straightway, with joy receive it,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
and these in like manner are they who were sown on the rocky soil; who when they have heard the word, instantly with joy receive it;
Twentieth Century New Testament
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;
Webster
And these are they likewise who are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
Weymouth New Testament
In the same way those who receive the seed on the rocky places are those who, when they have heard the Message, at once accept it joyfully,
Williams New Testament
In like manner these are the ones sown on rocky ground; as soon as they hear the truth, they accept it with ecstasy,
World English Bible
These in the same way are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy.
Worrell New Testament
And these likewise are those sown upon the rocky places, who, when they hear the word, straightway with joy receive it;
Worsley New Testament
And in like manner, they that are sown as on stony grounds are such, as when they hear the word,
Youngs Literal Translation
'And these are they, in like manner, who on the rocky ground are sown: who, whenever they may hear the word, immediately with joy do receive it,
Themes
Bearing fruit » The sowing of God’s word
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Interlinear
Houtos
Word Count of 37 Translations in Mark 4:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parable Of The Sower Interpreted
15 And these are they by the wayside, where the word is planted; and when they have given ear, the Evil One comes straight away and takes away the word which has been planted in them. 16 And in the same way, these are they who are planted on the stones, who, when the word has come to their ears, straight away take it with joy; 17 And they have no root in themselves, but go on for a time; then, when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, they quickly become full of doubts.
Names
Cross References
Ezekiel 33:31-32
And they come to you as my people come, and are seated before you as my people, hearing your words but doing them not: for deceit is in their mouth and their heart goes after profit for themselves.
Mark 6:20
For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.
John 5:35
He was a burning and shining light, and for a time you were ready to be happy in his light.
Matthew 8:19-20
And there came a scribe and said to him, Master, I will come after you wherever you go.
Matthew 13:20-21
And that which went on the stones, this is he who, hearing the word, straight away takes it with joy;
Mark 10:17-22
And while he was going out into the way, a man came running to him, and went down on his knees, saying, Good Master, what have I to do so that I may have eternal life?
Luke 8:13
And those on the rock are those who with joy give hearing to the word; but having no root, they have faith for a time, and when the test comes they give up.
Acts 8:13
And Simon himself had faith and, having had baptism, he went with Philip and, seeing the signs and the great wonders which he did, he was full of surprise.
Acts 8:18-21
Now when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the touch of the Apostles' hands, he made them an offering of money, saying,
Acts 24:25-26
And while he was talking about righteousness and self-control and the judging which was to come, Felix had great fear and said, Go away for the present, and when the right time comes I will send for you.
Acts 26:28
And Agrippa said to Paul, A little more and you will be making me a Christian.