Mark 4:16

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

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G2532} these{G3778} are they{G1526}{(G5748)} likewise{G3668} which are sown{G4687}{(G5746)} on{G1909} stony ground{G4075}; who{G3739}, when{G3752} they have heard{G191}{(G5661)} the word{G3056}, immediately{G2112} receive{G2983}{(G5719)} it{G846} with{G3326} gladness{G5479};

Strong's King James

(16) Likewise these are the ones sown on the rocky ground, who when hearing the Word, straightaway receive it with joy!

The F.O.G

Others are like the rocky soil: they initially receive the message with enthusiasm,

The F.O.G Paraphrase

‘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,

Young's Literal Translation

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Mark 4:16

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Mark 4:16