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Mark 6:20
because Herod was in awe of John and was protecting him, knowing he was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him he would be very disturbed, yet would hear him gladly.
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Luke 8:13
And the seed on the rock are those who, when they hear, welcome the word with joy. Having no root, these believe for a while and depart in a time of testing.
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John 5:35
John was a burning and shining lamp, and for a time you were willing to enjoy his light.
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Matthew 13:20-21
And the one sown on rocky ground— this is one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy.Yet he has no root in himself, but is short-lived. When pressure or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he stumbles.
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Ezekiel 33:31-32
So My people come to you in crowds, sit in front of you, and hear your words, but they don’t obey them. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest profit.Yes, to them you are like a singer of love songs who has a beautiful voice and plays skillfully on an instrument. They hear your words, but they don’t obey them.
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Acts 8:18-21
When Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money,saying,“ Give me this power too, so that anyone I lay hands on may receive the Holy Spirit.”But Peter told him,“ May your silver be destroyed with you, because you thought the gift of God could be obtained with money!You have no part or share in this matter, because your heart is not right before God.
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Acts 24:25-26
Now as he spoke about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix became afraid and replied,“ Leave for now, but when I find time I’ll call for you.”At the same time he was also hoping that money would be given to him by Paul. For this reason he sent for him quite often and conversed with him.
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Matthew 8:19-20
A scribe approached Him and said,“ Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go!”Jesus told him,“ Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
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Acts 8:13
Then even Simon himself believed. And after he was baptized, he went around constantly with Philip and was astounded as he observed the signs and great miracles that were being performed.
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Mark 10:17-22
As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before Him, and asked Him,“ Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”“ Why do you call Me good?” Jesus asked him.“ No one is good but One— God.You know the commandments: Do not murder; do not commit adultery; do not steal; do not bear false witness; do not defraud; honor your father and mother.”He said to Him,“ Teacher, I have kept all these from my youth.”Then, looking at him, Jesus loved him and said to him,“ You lack one thing: Go, sell all you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”But he was stunned at this demand, and he went away grieving, because he had many possessions.
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Acts 26:28
Then Agrippa said to Paul,“ Are you going to persuade me to become a Christian so easily?”