American Standard Version
Matthew 13:20
20And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;
Matthew 13:20 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
- New International Version (NIV)The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.
- English Standard Version (ESV)As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,
- New King James Version (NKJV)But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy;
Context of Matthew 13:20
18Hear then ye the parable of the sower. 19When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the evil one, and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. This is he that was sown by the way side. And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it; 21yet hath he not root in himself, but endureth for a while; and when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway he stumbleth. 22And he that was sown among the thorns, this is he that heareth the word; and the care of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
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ὁ δὲ ἐπὶ τὰ πετρώδη σπαρείς, οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ τὸν λόγον ἀκούων καὶ εὐθὺς μετὰ χαρᾶς λαμβάνων αὐτόν.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Matthew 13:20
- Matthew 13:5and others fell upon the rocky places, where they had not much earth: and straightway they sprang up, because they had no deepness of earth:
- 1 Samuel 11:13And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day; for to-day Jehovah hath wrought deliverance in Israel.
- 2 Chronicles 24:2And Joash did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
- Psalms 78:34When he slew them, then they inquired after him; And they returned and sought God earnestly.
- Psalms 106:12Then believed they his words; They sang his praise.
- Isaiah 58:2Yet 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 unto God.
- Ezekiel 33:31And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but do them not; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goeth after their gain.
- Mark 4:16And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy;
- Mark 6:20for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.
- John 5:35He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
- Acts 8:13And Simon also himself believed: and being baptized, he continued with Philip; and beholding signs and great miracles wrought, he was amazed.
- Galatians 4:14and that which was a temptation to you in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but ye received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
Commentaries on Matthew 13:20
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20But he that received the seed into stony places - is he - That is, is a fit emblem of that man who, hearing the Gospel, is affected with its beauty and excellency, and immediately receiveth it with joy - is glad to hear what God has done to make man happy.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18-23Verses 18-23 See also Mark 4:13-20; Luke 8:11-15. “Hear ye, therefore, the parable of the sower.” That is, hear the “explanation” or the “spiritual meaning” of the narrative given before. Mark adds Mark 4:13, “Know ye not this parable? And how, then, shall ye know all parables?” By which it seems that the Saviour regarded this as one of the simplest and plainest of the parables, and gave an explanation of it that they might understand the general…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 20-21Has no root, he remains for only a season: The issue is a lack of enduring faith and obedience (see Matthew 7:13–27; 10:22), especially when confronted by persecution.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-52Introduction (Mt 13:1-3). 1. The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the seaside.Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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