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Mark 4:5

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:

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But when the sun was up, it was scorched,.... When persecution arose because of the word, and that became very hot and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Mark 4:1-9

See the parable of the sower explained in the notes at Mat 13:1-9. See the parable of the sower explained in the notes…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 4:1-20

The foregoing chapter began with Christ's entering into the synagogue (Mar 4:1); this chapter begins with Christ's…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

stony ground This must be compared with "the rock" mentioned by St Luke (Luk 8:6). What is meant is not a soil mingled…