Mark 4:16
And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
Mark 4:16 in other translations
| BSB | Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy. |
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| WEB | These in the same way are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy. |
| ASV | 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; |
| YLT | ‘And these are they, in like manner, who on the rocky ground are sown: who, whenever they may hear the word, immediately with joy do receive it, |
| DARBY | And these are they in like manner who are sown upon the rocky places, who when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy, |
| BBE | And in the same way, these are they who are planted on the stones, who, when the word has come to their ears, straight away take it with joy; |
| Webster | And these are they likewise who are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; |
What does Mark 4:16 mean?
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 4:1-20
This parable contained instruction so important, that all capable of hearing were bound to attend to it. There are many things we are concerned to know; and if we understand not the plain truths of the gospel, how shall we learn those more difficult! It will help us to value the privileges we enjoy as disciples of Christ, if we seriously consider the deplorable state of all who have not such privileges. In the great…
Mark 4:16 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Mark 4:16
- Luke 8:13
They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
- Matthew 13:20-21
But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
- Mark 6:20
For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
- John 5:35
He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
- Ezekiel 33:31-32
And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not.
- Acts 8:13
Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
- Matthew 8:19-20
And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
- Acts 24:25-26
And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. He hoped also that money should have been given him of Paul, that he might loose him: wherefore he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him.
- Mark 10:17-22
And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. …
- Acts 8:18-21
And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
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Context
- Mark 4:15
And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
- Mark 4:16
And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
- Mark 4:17
And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended.
Mark 4:16 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y asimismo éstos son los que son sembrados en pedregales: los que cuando han oído la palabra, luego la toman con gozo; |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et pareillement, ceux qui sont semés sur les endroits rocailleux, ce sont ceux qui, quand ils ont entendu la parole, la reçoivent aussitôt avec joie; |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und diese sind es gleicherweise, die auf das Steinichte gesät werden, welche, wenn sie das Wort hören, es alsbald mit Freuden aufnehmen, |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et hi sunt similiter, qui super petrosa seminantur: qui cum audierint verbum, statim cum gaudio accipiunt illud: |