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;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Mark 4:16

BSB

Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And similarly, there are those who were sown upon stony ground. These, when they have heard the word, immediately accept it with gladness.

ERV

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;

NHEB

And these in a similar way are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy.

SMT

And these are likewise they sown upon stony places; who, when they hear, quickly with joy receive it;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Mark 4:16

AndG2532Conjunction theseG3778aretheyG1526Verb likewiseG3668AdverbwhicharesownG4687Verb onG1909PrepositionstonygroundG4075Adjective whoG3739 whenG3752theyhaveheardG191VerbthewordG3056Noun Masculine immediatelyG2112Adverb receiveG2983Verb itG846 withG3326Preposition gladnessG5479Noun Feminine

Commentary for Mark 4:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Mark 4:16

Summary

Shallow believers initially receive message with enthusiasm

Event

Description of rocky soil recipients

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD