Matthew 13:20
The seed sown on rocky ground is the person who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy.
Isaiah 58:2
They seek me day after day; they want to know my requirements, like a nation that does what is right and does not reject the law of their God. They ask me for just decrees; they want to be near God.
Ezekiel 33:31-32
They come to you in crowds, and they sit in front of you as my people. They hear your words, but do not obey them. For they talk lustfully, and their heart is set on their own advantage.
Mark 6:20
because Herod stood in awe of John and protected him, since he knew that John was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him, he was thoroughly baffled, and yet he liked to listen to John.
John 5:35
He was a lamp that was burning and shining, and you wanted to rejoice greatly for a short time in his light.
1 Samuel 11:13-15
But Saul said, "No one will be killed on this day. For today the Lord has given Israel a victory!"
2 Chronicles 24:2
Joash did what the Lord approved throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest.
2 Chronicles 24:6
So the king summoned Jehoiada the chief priest, and said to him, "Why have you not made the Levites collect from Judah and Jerusalem the tax authorized by Moses the Lord's servant and by the assembly of Israel at the tent containing the tablets of the law?"
2 Chronicles 24:14
When they were finished, they brought the rest of the silver to the king and Jehoiada. They used it to make items for the Lord's temple, including items used in the temple service and for burnt sacrifices, pans, and various other gold and silver items. Throughout Jehoiada's lifetime, burnt sacrifices were offered regularly in the Lord's temple.
Psalm 78:34-37
When he struck them down, they sought his favor; they turned back and longed for God.
Psalm 106:12-13
They believed his promises; they sang praises to him.
Matthew 13:5-6
Other seeds fell on rocky ground where they did not have much soil. They sprang up quickly because the soil was not deep.
Mark 4:16-17
These are the ones sown on rocky ground: As soon as they hear the word, they receive it with joy.
Acts 8:13
Even Simon himself believed, and after he was baptized, he stayed close to Philip constantly, and when he saw the signs and great miracles that were occurring, he was amazed.
Galatians 4:14-15
and though my physical condition put you to the test, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as though I were an angel of God, as though I were Christ Jesus himself!