Matthew 13:20

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 Living Translation (NLT)The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy.

Context of Matthew 13:20

18“Therefore hear the parable of the sower: 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside. But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles. 22Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful.

Matthew 13:20 word by word

ὁ δὲ ἐπὶ τὰ πετρώδη σπαρείς, οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ τὸν λόγον ἀκούων καὶ εὐθὺς μετὰ χαρᾶς λαμβάνων αὐτόν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• he that received the seedσπείρωspeirō · to sowG4687
• intoἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• stony placesπετρώδηςpetrōdēs · rockyG4075
• the sameοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• he that hearethἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
• the wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• anonεὐθέωςeutheōs · immediatelyG2112
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• joyχαράchara · joyG5479
• receivethλαμβάνωlambanō · to takeG2983
• itαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846

Cross-references for Matthew 13:20

• Matthew 13:5Some fell on stony places, where they did not have much earth; and they immediately sprang up because they had no depth of earth.
• 1 Samuel 11:13But Saul said, “Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the Lord has accomplished salvation in Israel.”
• 2 Chronicles 24:2Joash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
• Psalms 78:34When He slew them, then they sought Him; And they returned and sought earnestly for God.
• Psalms 106:12Then they believed 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 did not forsake the ordinance of their God. They ask of Me the ordinances of justice; They take delight in approaching God.
• Ezekiel 33:31So they come to you as people do, they sit before you as My people, and they hear your words, but they do not do them; for with their mouth they show much love, but their hearts pursue their own gain.
• Mark 4:16These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
• Mark 6:20for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
• John 5:35He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.
• Acts 8:13Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done.
• Galatians 4:14And my trial which was in my flesh you did not despise or reject, but you 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

Topics related to Matthew 13:20

• Agriculture
• Apostasy
• Character
• Converts
• Faith
• Hearers
• Instability
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Sermon
• Word of God

In the dictionaries

• Anon
• Choke
• Church
• Fishing, the art of
• Furnace
• Gather
• Harvest
• Householder
• Root
• Sever

Commentaries on Matthew 13

• 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