Luke 8:13

The portion of them on the rock illustrates those who accept the message, bubbling over with joy when they first hear it, but it takes no real root. They believe for awhile, but in the time of testing they fall away.

John 8:30-31

Even while He was saying this, many believed in Him.

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Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.

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Luke 8:13
The portion of them on the rock illustrates those who accept the message, bubbling over with joy when they first hear it, but it takes no real root. They believe for awhile, but in the time of testing they fall away.
John 8:30
Even while He was saying this, many believed in Him.