Mark 4:16 nasb — "In a similar way these are the ones on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, who, when they hear the word, immediate…

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""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;"

— Mark 4:16, NASB

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Mark 4 — Context

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And He *said to them, "Do you not understand this parable? How will you understand all the parables?

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"The sower sows the word.

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"These are the ones who are beside the road where the word is sown; and when they hear, immediately Satan comes and takes away the word which has been sown in them.

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"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;

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and they have no firm root in themselves, but are only temporary; then, when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they fall away.

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"And others are the ones on whom seed was sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word,

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but the worries of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

Mark 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 4:16 say?
Mark 4:16 in the NASB reads: “"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;”
Where is Mark 4:16 in the Bible?
Mark 4:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 16.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 4:16.
What translation should I read Mark 4:16 in?
Mark 4:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 4:16?
Mark 4:16 reads (NASB): “"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;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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