Parallel Verses
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,
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
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
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)
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 13:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parable Of The Sower Interpreted
19 When anyone hears the word about the kingdom yet doesn't understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. 20 As for what was sown on the stony ground, this is the person who hears the word and accepts it joyfully at once, 21 but since he doesn't have any root in himself, he lasts for only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes along because of the word, he immediately falls away.
Cross References
Isaiah 58:2
They seek me day after day, and are eager to know my ways, as if they were a nation that practices righteousness and has not forsaken the justice of their God. "They ask me to reveal just decisions; they are eager to draw near to God.
Ezekiel 33:31-32
Then they come to you as a group, sit down right in front of you as if they were my people, hear your words and then they don't do what you say because they're seeking only their own desires, they pursue ill-gotten profits, and they keep following their own self-interests.
Mark 6:20
because Herod was afraid of John. He knew that John was a righteous and holy man, and so he protected him. Whenever he listened to John, he did much of what he said. In fact, he liked listening to him.
John 5:35
That man John was a lamp that burns and brightly shines, and for a while you were willing to rejoice in his light.
1 Samuel 11:13-15
But Saul said, "Let no one be put to death this day, because today the LORD has delivered Israel."
2 Chronicles 24:2
Joash practiced what the LORD considered to be right during the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest,
2 Chronicles 24:6
so the king summoned Jehoiada the chief priest and asked him, "Why haven't you required the descendants of Levi to bring from Judah and Jerusalem the tax levied by Moses, the LORD's servant, and the assembly of Israel for the Tent of Testimony?"
2 Chronicles 24:14
When they had completed the work, they brought what was left of the money to the king and to Jehoiada, and it was used to cast utensils for the LORD's Temple that were to be utilized for daily service and for burnt offerings, for incense vessels, and for both gold and silver vessels. Burnt offerings were offered on a regular basis in the LORD's Temple throughout Jehoiada's lifetime.
Psalm 78:34-37
When he struck them, they sought him; they repented, and eagerly sought God.
Psalm 106:12-13
Then they believed his word and sung his praise.
Matthew 13:5-6
Other seeds fell on stony ground, where they did not have a lot of soil. They sprouted at once because the soil wasn't deep.
Mark 4:16-17
Others are like the seeds sown on the stony ground. When they hear the word, at once they joyfully accept it,
Acts 8:13
Even Simon believed, and after he was baptized he became devoted to Philip. He was amazed to see the signs and great miracles that were happening.
Galatians 4:14-15
Even though my condition put you to the test, you did not despise or reject me. On the contrary, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, or as if I were the Messiah Jesus.