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Matthew 13:20

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;

Translations

Matthew 13:20 - Amplified Bible

As for what was sown on thin (rocky) soil, this is he who hears the Word and at once welcomes {and} accepts it with joy;

Matthew 13:20 - 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;

Matthew 13:20 - Bible in Basic English

And that which went on the stones, this is he who, hearing the word, straight away takes it with joy;

Matthew 13:20 - Darby Bible

But he that is sown on the rocky places -- this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,

Matthew 13:20 - English Standard Version

As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,

Matthew 13:20 - 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;

Matthew 13:20 - La Biblia de las Americas

Y aquel en quien se sembrò la semilla en pedregales, éste es el que oye la palabra y enseguida la recibe con gozo;

Matthew 13:20 - The Message

"The seed cast in the gravel—this is the person who hears and instantly responds with enthusiasm. But there is no soil of character, and so when the emotions wear off and some difficulty arrives, there is nothing to show for it.

Matthew 13:20 - New American Standard Bible

~"The one on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, this is the man who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy;

Matthew 13:20 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

~"Y aquél en quien se sembrò la semilla en pedregales, éste es el que oye la palabra y enseguida la recibe con gozo;

Matthew 13:20 - World English Bible

What was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it;

Matthew 13:20 - Young's Living Translation

`And that sown on the rocky places, this is he who is hearing the word, and immediately with joy is receiving it,

Matthew 13:20 - Additional Comments

Many receive Jesus for selfish reasons -- the masses often wanted Jesus to 'feed them evermore of this bread' (John 6:34). They did not really want a Messiah, but a meal ticket. They were seeking earthly gain. It was only when the real reason for Christ's coming was made clear that these hasty followers went away, never again to follow Jesus (John 6:60-66).

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