20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.(A)

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20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

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20 But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately (A)receives it with joy; 21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when (B)tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately (C)he stumbles.

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