那撒在石头地上的，就是人听了道，立刻欢喜领受，

那撒在石头地上的，就是人听了道，立刻欢喜领受，

那撒在石头地上的，就是人听了道，立刻欢喜领受，

种子落在石头地上，是指人听了道后，立刻欢喜地接受了，

照样，那撒在石地上的，就是人听了道，立刻欢欢喜喜地接受了；

那被撒上话语的‘岩石地’是这样一些人：他们一旦听了这话语，就立刻怀着喜乐的心接受了它；

那撒在石頭地上的，就是人聽了道，立刻歡喜領受，

那撒在石頭地上的，就是人聽了道，立刻歡喜領受，

那撒在石頭地上的，就是人聽了道，立刻歡喜領受，

種子落在石頭地上，是指人聽了道後，立刻歡喜地接受了，

照樣，那撒在石地上的，就是人聽了道，立刻歡歡喜喜地接受了；

同樣地，那些撒在石頭地上的是：人聽了道，立刻歡歡喜喜地領受，

那被撒上話語的『岩石地』是這樣一些人：他們一旦聽了這話語，就立刻懷著喜樂的心接受了它；

播於磽地者、乃人聽道、即欣受之、

播於磽地者、猶人聽道、即喜受之、

播於磽地者、指人聽道、即喜受之、

落於礩地者、譬人聞道即歡忻鼓舞而受之、

Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy.

And what is seed scattered on rocky places like? The people hear the message. At once they receive it with joy.

And these are the ones sown on rocky ground: the ones who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy.

The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy.

And others are like seed sown on rocky ground. When they hear the word, immediately they receive it with joy.

And in a similar way these are the ones sown with seed on the rocky places, who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy;

These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

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;

And these are the ones sown on rocky ground: when they hear the word, immediately they receive it with joy.

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

These are the ones sown on rocky ground: As soon as they hear the word, they receive it with joy.

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.

because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him. (niv)

Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away. (niv)

John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light. (niv)

The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. (niv)

My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to hear your words, but they do not put them into practice. Their mouths speak of love, but their hearts are greedy for unjust gain.Indeed, to them you are nothing more than one who sings love songs with a beautiful voice and plays an instrument well, for they hear your words but do not put them into practice. (niv)

When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them moneyand said,“ Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”Peter answered:“ May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God. (niv)

As Paul talked about righteousness, self- control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said,“ That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.”At the same time he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him. (niv)

Then a teacher of the law came to him and said,“ Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.”Jesus replied,“ Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” (niv)

Simon himself believed and was baptized. And he followed Philip everywhere, astonished by the great signs and miracles he saw. (niv)

As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him.“ Good teacher,” he asked,“ what must I do to inherit eternal life?”“ Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered.“ No one is good— except God alone.You know the commandments:‘ You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.’”“ Teacher,” he declared,“ all these I have kept since I was a boy.”Jesus looked at him and loved him.“ One thing you lack,” he said.“ Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. (niv)

Then Agrippa said to Paul,“ Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” (niv)