Mark 4:16

Mark · New Testament · Chapter 4

“And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;”Mark 4:16

What Does Mark 4:16 Mean?

Mark 4:16 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Mark 4:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Ezekiel 36:26“A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.”Luke 8:13“They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.”Acts 2:42“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”Matthew 13:20“But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;”Mark 6:20“For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.”Isaiah 58:2“Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.”Ezekiel 33:31“And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.”John 5:35“He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light.”1 Corinthians 15:1“Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;”2 Chronicles 26:5“And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.”Ezekiel 33:32“And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not.”John 2:23“Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.”Hebrews 6:5“And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,”2 Chronicles 24:2“And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.”Matthew 8:19“And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.”Mark 4:5“And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:”Luke 8:6“And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.”Acts 8:13“Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.”1 John 2:19“They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.”Mark 10:17“And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?”

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