Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

But they have no root in themselves; they are short-lived. When pressure or persecution comes because of the word, they immediately stumble.

New American Standard Bible

and they have no firm root in themselves, but are only temporary; then, when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they fall away.

King James Version

And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.

International Standard Version

but since they don't have any roots, they last for only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes along because of the word, they immediately fall away.

A Conservative Version

And they have no root in themselves, but are temporary. Afterward, when tribulation or persecution develops because of the word, straightaway they are caused to stumble.

American Standard Version

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.

Amplified

and they have no real root in themselves, so they endure only for a little while; then, when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they [are offended and displeased at being associated with Me and] stumble and fall away.

An Understandable Version

but [since] they had such shallow roots, they continued on for [only] a little while. Then, when trouble and persecution arose over [obeying] 'the word,' immediately they stumbled [i.e., and fell away from God].

Anderson New Testament

and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a time; afterward, when affliction or persecution arises on account of the word, they immediately take offense.

Bible in Basic English

And they have no root in themselves, but go on for a time; then, when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, they quickly become full of doubts.

Common New Testament

and they have no root in themselves, but endure for only a time. Then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away.

Daniel Mace New Testament

but having no root at the bottom, they are only occasional professors, for if they meet with any trouble or persecution upon account of the word, immediately they revolt.

Darby Translation

and they have no root in themselves, but are for a time: then, tribulation arising, or persecution on account of the word, immediately they are offended.

Godbey New Testament

And they have no root in themselves, but are temporary; then tribulation or persecution arising on account of the word, they are immediately offended:

Goodspeed New Testament

but it takes no real root in them and they last only a little while; then when trouble or persecution comes because of the message they give it up at once.

John Wesley New Testament

afterward when affliction or persecution ariseth because of the word, they are presently offended.

Julia Smith Translation

And have no root in themselves, but are temporary; then pressure having been or expulsion for the word, quickly are they scandalized.

King James 2000

And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And they have no root in themselves, but are temporary. Then [when] affliction or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they fall away.

Modern King James verseion

But they have no root in themselves, but are temporary. Afterward when affliction or persecution arises for the Word's sake, they are immediately offended.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

yet have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: and anon, as soon as any trouble and persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they fall.

Moffatt New Testament

but they have no root in themselves, they do not last; the next thing is that when the word brings trouble or persecution, they are at once repelled.

Montgomery New Testament

but because they have no root in themselves they last for a time; but when suffering or persecution ensues because of the Word, they at once fall away.

NET Bible

But they have no root in themselves and do not endure. Then, when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they fall away.

New Heart English Bible

And they have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.

Noyes New Testament

and have no root in themselves, but endure only for a time; then, when affliction or persecution ariseth on account of the word, they immediately fall away.

Sawyer New Testament

and have no root in themselves, but are temporary [disciples]. Then, when affliction or persecution occurs on account of the word, they are immediately offended.

The Emphasized Bible

and have no root in themselves, but, only for a season are, - afterwards, when there ariseth tribulation or persecution by reason of the word, straightway, they find cause of stumbling;

Thomas Haweis New Testament

and have no root in themselves, but are temporary [professors]: afterwards, when tribulation cometh or persecution for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.

Twentieth Century New Testament

But, as they have no root, they stand only for a short time; and so, when trouble or persecution arises on account of the Message, they fall away at once.

Webster

And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they relapse.

Weymouth New Testament

but they have no root within them. They last for a time; then, when suffering or persecution comes because of the Message, they are immediately overthrown.

Williams New Testament

but it does not take real root in them, and so they last only a little while; then when trouble or persecution comes on account of the truth, they at once fall by the way.

World English Bible

They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.

Worrell New Testament

and they have no root in themselves, but are only temporary; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, straightway they stumble.

Worsley New Testament

immediately receive it with joy, but have no root in themselves, and so continue but for a short season: and then, when affliction cometh, or persecution on account of the word, they are as soon offended.

Youngs Literal Translation

and have not root in themselves, but are temporary; afterward tribulation or persecution having come because of the word, immediately they are stumbled.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

ἔχω 
Echo 
have, be, need , , vr have
Usage: 479

no
οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032

ῥίζα 
Rhiza 
Usage: 11

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

ἑαυτοῦ 
heautou 
Usage: 249

and so
ἀλλά 
Alla 
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, nay, therefore, save, not tr,
Usage: 461

εἰσί 
Eisi 
are, be, were, have, not tr,
Usage: 97

but
ἀλλά 
Alla 
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, nay, therefore, save, not tr,
Usage: 461

for a time
πρόσκαιρος 
Proskairos 
Usage: 2

εἶτα 
Eita 
Usage: 12

γίνομαι 
Ginomai 
be, come to pass, be made, be done, come, become, God forbid , arise, have, be fulfilled, be married to, be preferred, not tr, , vr done
Usage: 531

θλίψις 
Thlipsis 
Usage: 33

or
ἤ 
or, than, either, or else, nor, not tr,
Usage: 199

διωγμός 
Diogmos 
Usage: 7

γίνομαι 
Ginomai 
be, come to pass, be made, be done, come, become, God forbid , arise, have, be fulfilled, be married to, be preferred, not tr, , vr done
Usage: 531

for
διά 
Dia 
by, through, with, for, for ... sake, therefore , for this cause , because,
Usage: 527

the word's sake
λόγος 
Logos 
word, saying, account, speech, Word , thing, not tr,
Usage: 256

εὐθέως 
Eutheos 
Usage: 61

References

Hastings

Context Readings

The Parable Of The Sower Interpreted

16 And these are the ones sown on rocky ground: when they hear the word, immediately they receive it with joy. 17 But they have no root in themselves; they are short-lived. When pressure or persecution comes because of the word, they immediately stumble. 18 Others are sown among thorns; these are the ones who hear the word,


Cross References

Matthew 11:6

And if anyone is not offended because of Me, he is blessed.”

Matthew 12:31

Because of this, I tell you, people will be forgiven every sin and blasphemy, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

Job 19:28

If you say, “How will we pursue him,
since the root of the problem lies with him?”

Job 27:8-10

For what hope does the godless man have when he is cut off,
when God takes away his life?

Matthew 13:21

Yet he has no root in himself, but is short-lived. When pressure or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he stumbles.

Matthew 24:9-10

“Then they will hand you over for persecution, and they will kill you. You will be hated by all nations because of My name.

Mark 4:5-6

Other seed fell on rocky ground where it didn’t have much soil, and it sprang up right away, since it didn’t have deep soil.

Luke 12:10

Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

John 8:31

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you really are My disciples.

John 15:2-7

Every branch in Me that does not produce fruit He removes, and He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit.

1 Corinthians 10:12-13

So, whoever thinks he stands must be careful not to fall.

Galatians 6:12

Those who want to make a good impression in the flesh are the ones who would compel you to be circumcised—but only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 3:3-5

so that no one will be shaken by these persecutions. For you yourselves know that we are appointed to this.

2 Timothy 1:15

This you know: All those in Asia have turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

2 Timothy 2:17-18

And their word will spread like gangrene; Hymenaeus and Philetus are among them.

2 Timothy 4:10

for Demas has deserted me, because he loved this present world, and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense, no one stood by me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be counted against them.

Hebrews 10:29

How much worse punishment do you think one will deserve who has trampled on the Son of God, regarded as profane the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and insulted the Spirit of grace?

1 John 2:19

They went out from us, but they did not belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. However, they went out so that it might be made clear that none of them belongs to us.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. Look, the Devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will have affliction for 10 days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

I know where you live—where Satan’s throne is! And you are holding on to My name and did not deny your faith in Me, even in the days of Antipas, My faithful witness who was killed among you, where Satan lives.

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