Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The seed sown on rocky ground is the person who hears the word and immediately receives 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,
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.
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 When anyone hears the word about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches what was sown in his heart; this is the seed sown along the path. 20 The seed sown on rocky ground is the person who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy. 21 But he has no root in himself and does not endure; when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he falls away.
Cross References
Isaiah 58:2
They seek me day after day; they want to know my requirements, like a nation that does what is right and does not reject the law of their God. They ask me for just decrees; they want to be near God.
Ezekiel 33:31-32
They come to you in crowds, and they sit in front of you as my people. They hear your words, but do not obey them. For they talk lustfully, and their heart is set on their own advantage.
Mark 6:20
because Herod stood in awe of John and protected him, since he knew that John was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him, he was thoroughly baffled, and yet he liked to listen to John.
John 5:35
He was a lamp that was burning and shining, and you wanted to rejoice greatly for a short time in his light.
1 Samuel 11:13-15
But Saul said, "No one will be killed on this day. For today the Lord has given Israel a victory!"
2 Chronicles 24:2
Joash did what the Lord approved throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest.
2 Chronicles 24:6
So the king summoned Jehoiada the chief priest, and said to him, "Why have you not made the Levites collect from Judah and Jerusalem the tax authorized by Moses the Lord's servant and by the assembly of Israel at the tent containing the tablets of the law?"
2 Chronicles 24:14
When they were finished, they brought the rest of the silver to the king and Jehoiada. They used it to make items for the Lord's temple, including items used in the temple service and for burnt sacrifices, pans, and various other gold and silver items. Throughout Jehoiada's lifetime, burnt sacrifices were offered regularly in the Lord's temple.
Psalm 78:34-37
When he struck them down, they sought his favor; they turned back and longed for God.
Psalm 106:12-13
They believed his promises; they sang praises to him.
Matthew 13:5-6
Other seeds fell on rocky ground where they did not have much soil. They sprang up quickly because the soil was not deep.
Mark 4:16-17
These are the ones sown on rocky ground: As soon as they hear the word, they receive it with joy.
Acts 8:13
Even Simon himself believed, and after he was baptized, he stayed close to Philip constantly, and when he saw the signs and great miracles that were occurring, he was amazed.
Galatians 4:14-15
and though my physical condition put you to the test, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as though I were an angel of God, as though I were Christ Jesus himself!