20 But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately (A)receives it with joy;

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20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.

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20 for Herod (A)feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him, he [a]did many things, and heard him gladly.

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  1. Mark 6:20 NU was very perplexed, yet

20 because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man.(A) When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled[a]; yet he liked to listen to him.

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  1. Mark 6:20 Some early manuscripts he did many things