Parallel Verses
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;
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:
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;
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;
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 The People meant by the seed that falls along the path are these--where the Message is sown, but, as soon as they have heard it, Satan immediately comes and carries away the Message that has been sown in them. 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; 17 But, as they have no root, they stand only for a short time; and so, when trouble or persecution arises on account of the Message, they fall away at once.
Names
Cross References
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!"