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The Deception of Quick Growth
Commentators explain that the seed on rocky ground springs up "straightway" not because it's healthier, but because the soil is shallow. This represents a person who shows rapid, enthusiastic excitement for the gospel. This initial burst of zeal, however, is a sign of superficiality, not genuine faith. It lacks the deep roots needed to endure hardship.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 13:5
18th Century
Theologian
Stony places. This refers to ground where there was little earth and which was also hard and rocky. As a result, the roots could not strik…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 13:5
The rocky places (τα πετρωδη). In that limestone country ledges of rock often jut out with thin layers of soil upon the layers of …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 13:3–9
19th Century
Preacher
And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; and when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 13:3–7
(3a) Jesus told the crowd “many things in parables.” For a brief description of “parable,” see introductory comment on Mk 4.
Regarding this c…
John Gill
On Matthew 13:5
17th Century
Pastor
Some fell upon stony places
Such a place as the Jews call (tyolwx) , a barren, stony pla…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 13:1–23
17th Century
Minister
Jesus entered a boat so that He might be less pressed, and be better heard by the people. By this He teaches us, in the outward circumstances of wo…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 13:1–23
13th Century
Philosopher
Previously, the Gospel teaching was presented, and its adversaries were refuted. Here, He shows the power of the Gospel teaching. Firstly, He does …