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Matthew 13:20 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Matthew 13:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 13 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 13:20
He that received the seed into stony places (ὁ ἐπὶ τὰ πετρώδη σπαρείς)—rocky ground with thin topsoil over limestone bedrock. Seed sprouts quickly in shallow soil warmed by underlying rock, creating impressive initial growth. Anon with joy receiveth it (εὐθὺς μετὰ χαρᾶς λαμβάνει αὐτόν)—euthus means 'immediately, at once.' Emotional, enthusiastic response without depth characterizes this hearer.This describes superficial conversions—impressive external response lacking internal transformation. The 'joy' is genuine but immature, based on benefits (healing, community, emotional experience) rather...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 13:20
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“and they sit before you as my people”
“Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.”
“and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.”
“And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.”
“then they inquired after him. They returned and sought God earnestly.”
“and delight to know my ways: as a nation that did righteousness”
“There shall not a man be put to death this day; for today Yahweh has worked deliverance in Israel.”
“you didn't despise nor reject; but you received me as an angel of God”
“they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada”
“where they didn't have much soil”