Devine Scripture

Mark 4:16

Mark chapter 4 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And 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;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And 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;

Context

v.15And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; and when they have heard, straightway cometh Satan, and taketh away the word which hath been sown in them.

v.16This passage

v.17and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Acts 24:25

    And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me.

  • Mark 6:20

    for 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 5:35

    He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.

  • Luke 8:13

    And those on the rock are they who, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

  • Matthew 13:20

    And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;

  • Ezekiel 33:31

    And 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.