received.

Matthew 13:5, 6
Some fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil. They sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. . . .

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1 Samuel 11:13-15
But Saul ordered, "No one shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has worked salvation in Israel." . . .

2 Chronicles 24:2, 6, 14
And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest. . . .

Psalm 78:34-37
When He slew them, they would seek Him; they repented and searched for God. . . .

Psalm 106:12, 13
Then they believed His promises and sang His praise. . . .

Isaiah 58:2
For day after day they seek Me and delight to know My ways, like a nation that does what is right and does not forsake the justice of their God. They ask Me for righteous judgments; they delight in the nearness of God."

Ezekiel 33:31, 32
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. . . .

Mark 4:16, 17
Others are like the seeds sown on rocky places. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy. . . .

Mark 6:20
because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John's words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.

John 5:35
John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.

Acts 8:13
Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was amazed by the great signs and miracles he observed.

Galatians 4:14, 15
And although my illness was a trial to you, you did not despise me or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus himself. . . .