Matthew 13:20

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

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 13:5-6

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

Mark 4:16-17

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;

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.

Galatians 4:14-15

And as for what must have tried you in my condition, it did not inspire you with scorn or disgust, but you welcomed me as if I had been an angel of God--or Christ Jesus himself!

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Matthew 13:20

But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

Received

Matthew 13:5

Anon

Galatians 4:14

General references

Luke 8:6

Bible References

Received

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

Anon

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;

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.

And as for what must have tried you in my condition, it did not inspire you with scorn or disgust, but you welcomed me as if I had been an angel of God--or Christ Jesus himself!

General references

The rain poured down, the rivers rose, the winds blew and struck against that house, and it fell; and great was its downfall."

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

Five of them were foolish, and five were prudent.

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.