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;

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

But he that receiued the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, & anon with ioy receiueth it:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"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;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and immediately with joy receiveth it;
- Webster's Bible

He who has received the seed on the rocky ground is the man who hears the Message and immediately receives it with joy.
- Weymouth Bible

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

But this that is sowun on the stony loond, this it is, that herith the word of God, and anoon with ioye takith it.
- Wycliffe Bible

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

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 13:20


13:20 The seed sown on stony places, therefore sprang up soon, because it did not sink deep, #Mt 13:5|. He receiveth it with joy - Perhaps with transport, with ecstacy: struck with the beauty of truth, and drawn by the preventing grace of God.


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