Matthew 13:20
And what was sown upon the thin rocky soil illustrates the man who hears the message and bubbling over with joy at once accepts it,
Mark 6:20
for Herod stood in awe of John, because he knew that he was an upright and holy man, and so he protected him. When he heard him speak, he was very much disturbed, and yet he liked to hear him.
John 5:35
John was the lamp that kept on burning and shining, and you decided for a time to delight yourselves in his light.
Matthew 13:5-6
and some fell upon rocky ground where they did not have much soil, and at once they sprang up, because there was no depth of soil,
Mark 4:16-17
In like manner these are the ones sown on rocky ground; as soon as they hear the truth, they accept it with ecstasy,
Acts 8:13
So Simon himself came to believe too, and after he was baptized he continued to be devoted to Philip, and he was always thrilled at seeing such great signs and wonder-works continuously performed.
Galatians 4:14-15
but still you did not scorn the test my illness made of you, nor did you spurn me for it; on the contrary, you welcomed me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus Himself.