Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
And, he on the rocky places sown, the same, is he that, heareth the word, and, straightway, with joy, receiveth it;
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,
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,
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
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
Morish
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 13:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parable Of The Sower Interpreted
19 When anyone heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, the wicked one cometh, and catcheth up that which hath been sown in his heart, - this, is he, by the pathway, sown. 20 And, he on the rocky places sown, the same, is he that, heareth the word, and, straightway, with joy, receiveth it; 21 yet hath he no root in himself, but is, only for a season, - and, there arising, tribulation or persecution because of the word, straightway, he findeth cause of stumbling.
Cross References
Isaiah 58:2
Yet, me - day by day, do they seek, And in the knowledge of my ways, they delight, - Like a nation that had done righteousness, And the justice of their God, had not forsaken They ask of me the just regulations, In approaching God, they delight.
Ezekiel 33:31-32
That they may come unto thee as people do come And may sit before thee as my people, And they will hear thy words, But the, words themselves, they not do, - though fond with their mouths, they seem to be, After their unjust gain, their heart is going.
Mark 6:20
for, Herod, stood in fear of John, knowing him to be a man righteous and holy, - and was keeping him safe; and, when he heard him, he paid earnest heed, and, with pleasure, used to listen to him.
John 5:35
He, was the burning and shining lamp, and, ye, were willing to exult, for an hour, in his light.
1 Samuel 11:13-15
But Saul said, There shall not be put to death a man, this day, - for, to-day, hath Yahweh wrought deliverance in Israel.
2 Chronicles 24:2
And Joash did that which was right, in the eyes of Yahweh,-all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
2 Chronicles 24:6
Then the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said unto him, Wherefore hast thou not required of the Levites, to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the tribute of Moses the servant of Yahweh, and of the convocation of Israel, - for the tent of testimony?
2 Chronicles 24:14
And, when they had finished, they brought in before the king and Jehoiada the rest of the silver, and he made it into utensils for the house of Yahweh, utensils of attendance, and bowls and spoons, even utensils of gold and silver. Then were they offering ascending-sacrifices in the house of Yahweh, continually, all the days of Jehoiada.
Psalm 78:34-37
If he slew of them, then they sought him, Yea they turned, and did earnestly seek GOD;
Psalm 106:12-13
They believed therefore in his words, They sang his praise.
Matthew 13:5-6
And, some, fell on the rocky places, where it had not much earth, - and, straightway, it sprang up, because if had no depth of earth;
Mark 4:16-17
And these are likewise they upon the rocky places sown, - who, as soon as they hear the word, straightway, with joy receive it,
Acts 8:13
And, Simon himself also, believed; and, having been immersed, was in constant attendance on Philip, - and, beholding signs and great works of power coming to pass, was astonished.
Galatians 4:14-15
And, your trial, in my flesh, ye despised not, neither spat ye in disgust , but, as a messenger of God, ye welcomed me - as Christ Jesus.