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They hear the word and at once receive it with joy. <a href="/blb/mark/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And these are likewise those sown upon the rocky places, who when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy, <a href="/kjv/mark/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; <a href="/nkjv/mark/4.htm">New King James Version</a> These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness; <a href="/nasb_/mark/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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; <a href="/nasb/mark/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220In a similar way these are the ones on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy; <a href="/nasb77/mark/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And in a similar way these are the ones on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy; <a href="/lsb/mark/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And in a similar way, these are the ones being sown on the rocky places: those who, when hearing the word, immediately receive it with joy; <a href="/amp/mark/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In a similar way these [in the second group] are the ones on whom seed was sown on rocky ground, who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy [but accept it only superficially]; <a href="/csb/mark/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And others are like seed sown on rocky ground. When they hear the word, immediately they receive it with joy. <a href="/hcsb/mark/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And these are the ones sown on rocky ground: when they hear the word, immediately they receive it with joy. <a href="/asv/mark/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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; <a href="/cev/mark/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The seeds that fell on rocky ground are the people who gladly hear the message and accept it at once. <a href="/erv/mark/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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; <a href="/gwt/mark/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Other people are like seeds that were planted on rocky ground. Whenever they hear the word, they accept it at once with joy. <a href="/gnt/mark/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Other people are like the seeds that fall on rocky ground. As soon as they hear the message, they receive it gladly. <a href="/isv/mark/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Others are like the seeds sown on the stony ground. When they hear the word, at once they joyfully accept it, <a href="/msb/mark/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy. <a href="/net/mark/4.htm">NET Bible</a> These are the ones sown on rocky ground: As soon as they hear the word, they receive it with joy. <a href="/nheb/mark/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/mark/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And these are they likewise who are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; <a href="/wey/mark/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In the same way those who receive the seed on the rocky places are those who, when they have heard the Message, at once accept it joyfully, <a href="/web/mark/4.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And these are they, in like manner, who are sown on the rocky ground: who, whenever they may hear the word, immediately receive it with joy, <a href="/blb/mark/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And these are likewise those sown upon the rocky places, who when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy, <a href="/ylt/mark/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> '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, <a href="/slt/mark/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And these are likewise they sown upon stony places; who, when they hear, quickly with joy receive it;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And these likewise are they that are sown on the stony ground: who when they have heard the word, immediately recieve it with joy. <a href="/cpdv/mark/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And similarly, there are those who were sown upon stony ground. These, when they have heard the word, immediately accept it with gladness. <a href="/nabre/mark/4.htm">New American Bible</a> And these are the ones sown on rocky ground who, when they hear the word, receive it at once with joy. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And these are the ones sown on rocky ground: when they hear the word, they immediately receive it with joy.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And those which were sown upon the rock, are those who when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And those that were sown upon the rock are those who when they have heard the word immediately receive it with joy.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And these are they that, in like manner, received seed in stony places: who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy: <a href="/godbey/mark/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And those who are sowed upon the rocks are likewise, those who, when they may hear the word, immediately with joy receive it.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and these in like manner are they who were sown on the rocky soil; who when they have heard the word, instantly with joy receive it; <a href="/mace/mark/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> in like manner, they who receive seed on stony-ground, are such as upon hearing the word, do immediately receive it with joy. <a href="/wey/mark/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In the same way those who receive the seed on the rocky places are those who, when they have heard the Message, at once accept it joyfully, <a href="/worrell/mark/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And these likewise are those sown upon the rocky places, who, when they hear the word, straightway with joy receive it;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And in like manner, they that are sown <Fr>as<FR> on stony grounds are such, as when they hear the word,<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/4-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=994" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/4.htm">The Parable of the Sower Explained</a> …15Some are like the seeds along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. 16<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtoi (DPro-NMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">Some</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/3668.htm" title="3668: homoiōs (Adv) -- In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly.">like</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the seeds</a> <a href="/greek/4687.htm" title="4687: speiromenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.">sown</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4075.htm" title="4075: petrōdē (Adj-ANP) -- Rocky, stony. From petra and eidos; rock-like, i.e. Rocky.">rocky ground.</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hoi (RelPro-NMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">They</a> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as."></a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">hear</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: euthys (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">and at once</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: lambanousin (V-PIA-3P) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">receive</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/5479.htm" title="5479: charas (N-GFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.">joy.</a> 17But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/13-20.htm">Matthew 13:20-21</a> The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. / But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. <a href="/luke/8-13.htm">Luke 8:13</a> The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away. <a href="/james/1-23.htm">James 1:23-24</a> For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Hebrews 3:12-14</a> See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. / But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. / We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first. <a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3-4</a> For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. <a href="/john/6-66.htm">John 6:66</a> From that time on many of His disciples turned back and no longer walked with Him. <a href="/1_john/2-19.htm">1 John 2:19</a> They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us. <a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">2 Peter 2:20-22</a> If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. / It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them. / Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.” <a href="/acts/8-13.htm">Acts 8:13-24</a> Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed. / When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. / On their arrival, they prayed for them to receive the Holy Spirit. ... <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a> Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, <a href="/ezekiel/33-31.htm">Ezekiel 33:31-32</a> So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. / Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice. <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a> Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men. <a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a> The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? <a href="/hosea/6-4.htm">Hosea 6:4</a> What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? For your loyalty is like a morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes. <a href="/psalms/78-36.htm">Psalm 78:36-37</a> But they deceived Him with their mouths, and lied to Him with their tongues. / Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were unfaithful to His covenant.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;which.<a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Mark 6:20</a> 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.<a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Mark 10:17-22</a> 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? … <a href="/ezekiel/33-31.htm">Ezekiel 33:31,32</a> 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… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/23-10.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/mark/4-9.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/zechariah/8-19.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/mark/4-8.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-14.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/matthew/27-41.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/matthew/27-41.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Message</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Once</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/mark/4-13.htm">Others</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Places</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Planted</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Rocky</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Similar</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Sown</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Stony</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Way</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/mark/4-15.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/mark/4-23.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/luke/1-14.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/mark/4-20.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/mark/4-18.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/mark/4-18.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/mark/4-17.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/luke/1-14.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/luke/8-14.htm">Joyfully</a> <a href="/mark/14-31.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/mark/4-41.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/mark/4-17.htm">Message</a> <a href="/mark/4-29.htm">Once</a> <a href="/mark/4-18.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/mark/4-18.htm">Others</a> <a href="/mark/6-6.htm">Places</a> <a href="/mark/4-18.htm">Planted</a> <a href="/mark/4-18.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/luke/8-6.htm">Rocky</a> <a href="/mark/4-18.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/mark/4-33.htm">Similar</a> <a href="/mark/4-18.htm">Sown</a> <a href="/mark/5-5.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/psalms/141-6.htm">Stony</a> <a href="/mark/5-2.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/mark/5-20.htm">Way</a> <a href="/mark/4-29.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/mark/4-17.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 4</div>1. <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">The parable of the sower,</a> 14. <a href="/mark/4-14.htm">and the meaning thereof.</a> 21. <a href="/mark/4-21.htm">We must communicate the light of our knowledge to others.</a> 26. <a href="/mark/4-26.htm">The parable of the seed growing secretly;</a> 30. <a href="/mark/4-30.htm">and of the mustard seed.</a> 35. <a href="/mark/4-35.htm">Jesus stills the storm on the sea.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase is part of the Parable of the Sower, where Jesus describes different responses to the Gospel. The "rocky ground" represents a shallow heart, lacking depth for the Word to take root. In the agricultural context of ancient Israel, rocky soil was common, and while seeds could sprout quickly due to warmth from the rocks, they could not sustain growth without deep roots. Spiritually, this illustrates individuals who initially respond to the Gospel with enthusiasm but lack the depth of commitment needed for enduring faith. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6-8</a>, which warns against being double-minded and unstable.They hear the word Hearing the Word is the initial step in the process of faith, as faith comes by hearing (<a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>). In the cultural context of Jesus' time, oral tradition was a primary means of communication, and hearing was a critical component of learning and understanding. The emphasis on hearing underscores the importance of being attentive and receptive to the message of the Gospel. However, mere hearing without understanding or action is insufficient, as highlighted in <a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22</a>, which calls believers to be doers of the Word, not just hearers.and at once receive it with joy. The immediate reception of the Word with joy indicates an emotional response to the Gospel. This joy reflects the initial excitement and hope that the message of salvation brings. However, this joy is superficial if not accompanied by a deeper commitment. The historical context of early Christianity shows that many converts faced persecution and trials, which tested the genuineness of their faith. The joy described here is similar to the initial enthusiasm seen in the crowds that followed Jesus, who later turned away when faced with the cost of discipleship (<a href="/john/6-66.htm">John 6:66</a>). This phrase serves as a caution against a faith based solely on emotion without a firm foundation in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The speaker of the parable, teaching the crowd about the Kingdom of God through parables. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The audience listening to Jesus' teachings, representing various types of hearers of the Word. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_seeds.htm">The Seeds</a> Symbolic of the Word of God being spread among people. 4. <a href="/topical/r/rocky_ground.htm">Rocky Ground</a> Represents those who hear the Word and receive it with joy but lack depth and endurance. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_parable_of_the_sower.htm">The Parable of the Sower</a> An event where Jesus uses a parable to illustrate how different people receive and respond to the Word of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/joyful_reception_vs._lasting_faith.htm">Joyful Reception vs. Lasting Faith</a> Initial joy in receiving the Word is not enough; true faith requires depth and endurance. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_depth.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Depth</a> Like seeds needing deep soil, our faith must be rooted deeply in Christ to withstand trials. <a href="/topical/c/challenges_of_shallow_faith.htm">Challenges of Shallow Faith</a> Without a strong foundation, faith can falter under persecution or hardship. <a href="/topical/c/cultivating_a_heart_for_the_word.htm">Cultivating a Heart for the Word</a> We must actively work to remove obstacles in our hearts that prevent the Word from taking root. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> True discipleship involves perseverance and growth, not just an emotional response.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 4</a> <a href="/q/what_makes_someone_an_ex-christian.htm">What defines someone as an ex-Christian?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_false_conversion.htm">What is false conversion?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'falling_away'_mean.htm">What does 'falling away' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'depart_from_the_faith'_mean.htm">What does "depart from the faith" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 16, 17. - And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground. This sentence would be better rendered, And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky places, where the words "likewise," or "in like manner," mean "by a similar mode of interpretation." This is the second condition of soil on which the seed is sown - a better condition than the former; for the former plainly refused the seed, but this, having some soil layout. able to the germination of the seed, receives it, and the seed springs up, though but for a little while. So the rocky ground is like the heart of that hearer who hears the Word of God, and receives it with joy. He is delighted with its beauty, its justice, its purity; and he breaks forth with holy affections. But alas he has more of the rock than of the good soil in his heart. Hence the Word of God cannot strike a deep root into his soul. He is not constant in the faith. He endures but for a time, and in the hour of temptation he falls away. <a href="/commentaries/mark/4-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Others] οὗτοί (houtoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. are εἰσιν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. like ὁμοίως (homoiōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3668.htm">Strong's 3668: </a> In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly. the [seeds] οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sown σπειρόμενοι (speiromenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. rocky places. πετρώδη (petrōdē) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4075.htm">Strong's 4075: </a> Rocky, stony. From petra and eidos; rock-like, i.e. Rocky. [They] οἳ (hoi) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. hear ἀκούσωσιν (akousōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. [and] at once εὐθὺς (euthys) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon. receive λαμβάνουσιν (lambanousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. it αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. joy. χαρᾶς (charas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5479.htm">Strong's 5479: </a> Joy, gladness, a source of joy. 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