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These in like manner are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy.
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Joy Without Deep Roots
Commentators explain that the joy mentioned here is often superficial. It's an emotional excitement about the promises of the gospel, like heaven, without the deep, heart-changing work of repentance. As John Gill notes, this joy can stem from self-love rather than a true recognition of one's need for a Savior.
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19th Century
Baptist
These are the people who trouble and grieve the hearts of earnest ministers; and there are some revivalists who never go to a place without getting…
The seeds sown on the hard-beaten path indicate those who have a shallow reception of the word. Satan snatches it from them before it has had an op…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground , &c.] Such sort of hearers of the word are signified by …
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Presbyterian
This parable contained instruction so important that all capable of hearing were obligated to pay attention to it. There are many things it is impo…
