³² And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument; for they hear thy words, but they do them not.

²⁰ for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.

¹⁶ And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky `places', who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy;

¹⁷ and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.

³⁵ He was the lamp that burneth and shineth; and ye were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.