Matthew 13:20
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 in other translations
| BSB | The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. |
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| WEB | What was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word and immediately with joy receives it; |
| ASV | And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it; |
| YLT | ‘And that sown on the rocky places, this is he who is hearing the word, and immediately with joy is receiving it, |
| DARBY | But he that is sown on the rocky places — this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, |
| BBE | And that which went on the stones, this is he who, hearing the word, straight away takes it with joy; |
| Webster | But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and immediately with joy receiveth it; |
What does Matthew 13:20 mean?
Barnes' Notes
Anon. Quickly, or readily. They do not look at it coolly and as matter of principle.
Is offended. That is, stumbles and falls. Persecution and trial are placed in his path, and he falls as he would over a stumbling-block, he has not strength of principle enough--not confidence in God to carry him through them.
The thorns. These represent cares, anxieties, and the deceitful lure of riches, or the way in which a desire to be rich deceives us. They take the time and attention. They do not leave opportunity to think and examine the state of the soul. Besides, riches allure, and promise what they do not yield. They promise to make us happy; but, when gained, they do not do it. The soul is not satisfied. There is the same desire to possess more wealth. And to this there is no end--but death. In doing it, there is every temptation to be dishonest, to cheat, to take advantage of others, to oppress others, and to wring their hard earnings from the poor. Every evil passion is therefore cherished by the love of gain; and it is no wonder that the word is choked, and every good feeling destroyed, by this "execrable love of gold." See 1Timm 6:7-11. How many, oh how many, thus foolishly drown themselves in destruction and perdition! How many more might reach heaven, if it were not for this deep-seated love of that which fills with care, deceives the soul, and finally leaves it naked, and guilty, and lost!
Mt 13:18
(l) "joy receiveth" Isa 58:2, Eze 33:31,32, Jn 5:35, Gal 4:15
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 13:1-23
The parable of the tares. (24-30; 36-43) The parables of the mustard-seed and the leaven. (31-35) The parables of the hidden treasure, the pearl of great price, the net cast into the sea, and the householder. (44-52) Jesus is again rejected at Nazareth. (53-58) Verses 1-23 Jesus entered into a boat that he might be the less pressed, and be the better heard by the people. By this he teaches us in the outward…
Matthew 13:20 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Matthew 13:20
- 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.
- Psalms 106:12-13
Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel:
- John 5:35
He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.
- 2 Chronicles 24:2
And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
- Psalms 78:34-37
When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and enquired early after God. And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer. Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues. For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant.
- Isaiah 58:2
Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.
- 2 Chronicles 24:6
And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said unto him, Why hast thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the collection, according to the commandment of Moses the servant of the Lord, and of the congregation of Israel, for the tabernacle of witness?
- 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.
- 1 Samuel 11:13-15
And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: for to day the Lord hath wrought salvation in Israel. Then said Samuel to the people, Come, and let us go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there. And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the Lord in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace offerings before the Lord; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.
- 2 Chronicles 24:14
And when they had finished it, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada, whereof were made vessels for the house of the Lord, even vessels to minister, and to offer withal, and spoons, and vessels of gold and silver. And they offered burnt offerings in the house of the Lord continually all the days of Jehoiada.
- 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.
- Matthew 13:5-6
Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
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- Matthew 13:19
When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.
- Matthew 13:20
But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
- Matthew 13:21
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.
Matthew 13:20 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y el que fué sembrado en pedregales, éste es el que oye la palabra, y luego la recibe con gozo. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et celui qui a été semé sur les endroits rocailleux, c’est celui qui entend la parole, et qui la reçoit aussitôt avec joie; |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Der aber auf das Steinichte gesät ist, dieser ist es, der das Wort hört und es alsbald mit Freuden aufnimmt; |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Qui autem super petrosa seminatus est, hic est qui verbum audit, et continuo cum gaudio accipit illud: |