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 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

18“Now listen to the explanation of the parable about the farmer planting seeds: 19The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts. The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy. 21But since they don’t have deep roots, they don’t last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God’s word. 22The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.

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 13:5Other seeds fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seeds sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow.
• 1 Samuel 11:13But Saul replied, “No one will be executed today, for today the Lord has rescued Israel!”
• 2 Chronicles 24:2Joash did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest.
• Psalms 78:34When God began killing them, they finally sought him. They repented and took God seriously.
• Psalms 106:12Then his people believed his promises. Then they sang his praise.
• Isaiah 58:2Yet they act so pious! They come to the Temple every day and seem delighted to learn all about me. They act like a righteous nation that would never abandon the laws of its God. They ask me to take action on their behalf, pretending they want to be near me.
• Ezekiel 33:31So my people come pretending to be sincere and sit before you. They listen to your words, but they have no intention of doing what you say. Their mouths are full of lustful words, and their hearts seek only after money.
• Mark 4:16The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy.
• Mark 6:20for Herod respected John; and knowing that he was a good and holy man, he protected him. Herod was greatly disturbed whenever he talked with John, but even so, he liked to listen to him.
• John 5:35John was like a burning and shining lamp, and you were excited for a while about his message.
• Acts 8:13Then Simon himself believed and was baptized. He began following Philip wherever he went, and he was amazed by the signs and great miracles Philip performed.
• Galatians 4:14But even though my condition tempted you to reject me, you did not despise me or turn me away. No, you took me in and cared for me as though I were an angel from God or even Christ Jesus himself.

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