Mark 4:15
And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
Context
This verse from Mark Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. The parable of the sower and soils, the lamp under a basket, seed growing by itself, and the mustard seed. Jesus explains privately to the disciples that the secret of the kingdom is given to them but parables conceal from …
Other Translations
And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; and when they have heard, straightway cometh Satan, and taketh away the word which hath been sown in them.
and these are they by the way where the word is sown: and whenever they may hear, immediately cometh the Adversary, and he taketh away the word that hath been sown in their hearts.
And these are they by the wayside, where the word is planted; and when they have given ear, the Evil One comes straight away and takes away the word which has been planted in them.
Cross References
And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you …
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came …
And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not …
Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?
And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his …
Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, …
When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth …
But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air …
Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of …