Matthew 13:20
where other seed fell, denotes the man that heareth the word, and at first receives it with pleasure:
Mark 6:20
because Herod had a respect for John, knowing him to be a very honest good man, and therefore protected him; having reform'd many things upon his remonstrances, which he us'd to receive very graciously.
John 5:35
he was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing to be entertain'd for a while with his light.
Matthew 13:5-6
another part fell upon stony places, where it had not much earth: and it soon sprung up, because the soil was shallow:
Mark 4:16-17
in like manner, they who receive seed on stony-ground, are such as upon hearing the word, do immediately receive it with joy.
Acts 8:13
nay, Simon himself became a proselyte: and after he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and was transported at the sight of the miracles and prodigies which he perform'd.
Galatians 4:14-15
yet you did not despise me for the trial which attended my person, nor treated me with scorn; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.