Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
And that which was sown upon the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and straightaway receiving it with joy,
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
As for what was sown on the stony ground, this is the person who hears the word and accepts it joyfully at once,
American Standard Version
And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;
Amplified
An Understandable Version
And the person who was sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the message and immediately welcomes it joyfully,
Anderson New Testament
He that received seed on the stony places is he that hears the word, and immediately receives it with joy.
Bible in Basic English
And that which went on the stones, this is he who, hearing the word, straight away takes it with joy;
Common New Testament
But he who received the seed on rocky places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy;
Daniel Mace New Testament
where other seed fell, denotes the man that heareth the word, and at first receives it with pleasure:
Darby Translation
But he that is sown on the rocky places this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,
Godbey New Testament
But the one sown upon the rocks, is he who heareth the word, and immediately with joy receives it;
Goodspeed New Testament
And what was sown upon the rocky soil means the man who hears the message and at once accepts it joyfully,
John Wesley New Testament
But he who received the seed in stony places, is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy.
Julia Smith Translation
And he having sown upon rocky places, this is he hearing the word, and quickly with joy receiving it;
King James 2000
But he that received the seed in stony places, the same is he that hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And what was sown on the rocky ground--this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy.
Modern King James verseion
But that which was sown on the stony places is this: he who hears the Word and immediately receives it with joy.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But he that was sown in the stony ground, is he which heareth the word of God, and anon with joy receiveth it,
Moffatt New Testament
As for him who is sown 'on stony soil,' that is the man who hears the word and accepts it at once with enthusiasm;
Montgomery New Testament
"This is the seed sown by the wayside. And the word, and at once receives it with joy.
NET Bible
The seed sown on rocky ground is the person who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy.
New Heart English Bible
And what was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it;
Noyes New Testament
And what was sown on the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy,
Sawyer New Testament
He that received seed on the rocky places is he that hears the word and immediately receives it with joy
The Emphasized Bible
And, he on the rocky places sown, the same, is he that, heareth the word, and, straightway, with joy, receiveth it;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But the sown on the rocky soil, is he who having heard the word, and instantly with joy receiving it,
Twentieth Century New Testament
By the seed which was sown on rocky places is meant the man who hears the Message, and at once accepts it joyfully;
Webster
But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and immediately with joy receiveth it;
Weymouth New Testament
He who has received the seed on the rocky ground is the man who hears the Message and immediately receives it with joy.
Williams New Testament
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,
World English Bible
What was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it;
Worrell New Testament
And he that was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and straightway with joy receives it;
Worsley New Testament
And he who received the seed as upon stony grounds, is one that heareth the word and immediately receiveth it with joy:
Youngs Literal Translation
'And that sown on the rocky places, this is he who is hearing the word, and immediately with joy is receiving it,
Themes
Agriculture » Figurative » Parable » Of the sower
Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
Fleeting impressions » Seed in shallow hearts
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 13:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parable Of The Sower Interpreted
19 Of every man who hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understands it, evil comes, and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is that which was sown by the wayside. 20 And that which was sown upon the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and straightaway receiving it with joy, 21 yet he has no root in himself, instead it is temporary. And when tribulation or persecution develops because of the word, straightaway he is caused to stumble.
Cross References
Isaiah 58:2
Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways. As a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God, they ask of me righteous judgments; they delight to draw near to God.
Ezekiel 33:31-32
And they come to thee as the people come, and they sit before thee as my people. And they hear thy words, but do not do them. For with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goes after their gain.
Mark 6:20
for Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. And having heard of him--the many things he was doing--he even heard of him gladly.
John 5:35
That man was the lamp that burns and shines, and ye were willing to rejoice for an hour in his light.
1 Samuel 11:13-15
And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day, for today LORD has wrought deliverance in Israel.
2 Chronicles 24:2
And Joash did that which was right in the eyes of LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
2 Chronicles 24:6
And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said to him, Why have thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the tax of Moses the servant of LORD, and of the assembly of Israel, for the tent
2 Chronicles 24:14
And when they had made an end, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada, from which were made vessels for the house of LORD, even vessels with which to minister and to offer, and spoons, and vessels of gold a
Psalm 78:34-37
When he killed them, then they inquired after him, and they returned and sought God earnestly.
Psalm 106:12-13
Then they believed his words. They sang his praise.
Matthew 13:5-6
But others fell upon the rocky places, where they had not much soil, and straightaway they sprang up because they had no depth of soil.
Mark 4:16-17
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.
Acts 8:13
And Simon himself also believed. And after being immersed, he was continuing with Philip. And seeing miracles and signs occurring, he was astonished.
Galatians 4:14-15
And ye did not disdain, nor did ye reject my trial in my flesh, but ye received me as an agent of God, as Christ Jesus.