Verse Comparison: Mark 4:15
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
The ones along the path are those who have the Word sown [in their hearts], but when they hear, Satan comes at once and [by force] takes away the message which is sown in them.
Contemporary English Version
The seeds that fell along the road are the people who hear the message. But Satan soon comes and snatches it away from them.
Darby English Version
and these are they by the wayside where the word is sown, and when they hear, immediately Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them.
Good News Bible
Some people are like the seeds that fall along the path; as soon as they hear the message, Satan comes and takes it away.
International Standard Version
Some people are like the seeds along the path, where the word is sown. When they hear it, Satan immediately comes and takes away the word that was sown in them.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
"These are the ones who are beside the road where the word is sown; and when they hear, immediately Satan comes and takes away the word which has been sown in them.
New International Version
Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them.
New King James Version
And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"These symbolize the ones who fall beside the road where they sow the word; and when they hear, immediately Satan comes and takes away the word which God has sown in them.
Young's Literal Translation
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.
