Parallel Verses
Noyes New Testament
but, having no root within him, endureth only for a time; and when tribulation or persecution ariseth on account of the word, he immediately falleth away.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
but since he doesn't have any root in himself, he lasts for only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes along because of the word, he immediately falls away.
A Conservative Version
yet he has no root in himself, instead it is temporary. And when tribulation or persecution develops because of the word, straightaway he is caused to stumble.
American Standard Version
yet hath he not root in himself, but endureth for a while; and when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway he stumbleth.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
but since he has such a shallow root, he lasts for [only] a short while. Then when trouble or persecution comes because of the message, immediately he falls away [from God].
Anderson New Testament
Yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while; and when affliction or persecution arises on account of the word, he immediately takes offense.
Bible in Basic English
But having no root in himself, he goes on for a time; and when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, he quickly becomes full of doubts.
Common New Testament
yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. And when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he falls away.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but having no root in him he has only an occasional faith: for as soon as any oppression or persecution arises upon account of the gospel, he presently relapses.
Darby Translation
but has no root in himself, but is for a time only; and when tribulation or persecution happens on account of the word, he is immediately offended.
Godbey New Testament
but it has no root in him, but is temporary; and tribulation or persecution arising on account of the word, immediately he is offended.
Goodspeed New Testament
but it takes no real root in him, and lasts only a little while, and when trouble or persecution comes because of the message, he gives it up at once.
John Wesley New Testament
Yet hath he not root in himself, and so endureth but for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straight-way he is offended.
Julia Smith Translation
And has no root in himself, but is for a time; and there being pressure or expulsion for the word, straightly is he offended.
King James 2000
Yet has he not root in himself, but endures for a while: for when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he is offended.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But he does not have a root in himself, but {lasts only a little while}, and [when] affliction or persecution happens because of the word, immediately he falls away.
Modern King James verseion
But he has no root in himself, and is temporary. For when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the Word, he immediately stumbles.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
yet hath no roots in himself, and therefore dureth but a season: for as soon as tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he falleth.
Moffatt New Testament
he has no root in himself, he does not last, but when the word brings trouble or persecution he is at once repelled.
Montgomery New Testament
"But he has no root in himself; he continues for a time, but when trouble arises, or persecutions, on account of the word, at once he stumbles and falls.
NET Bible
But he has no root in himself and does not endure; when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he falls away.
New Heart English Bible
yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.
Sawyer New Testament
but has no root in himself, but is only a temporary [disciple]; and when affliction or persecution arises on account of the word, he is immediately offended.
The Emphasized Bible
yet hath he no root in himself, but is, only for a season, - and, there arising, tribulation or persecution because of the word, straightway, he findeth cause of stumbling.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
hath not really root in himself, but is merely temporary: and when tribulation or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately he is stumbled.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But, as he has no root, he stands for only a short time; and, when trouble or persecution arises on account of the Message, he falls away at once.
Webster
Yet he hath not root in himself, but endureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, forthwith he is offended.
Weymouth New Testament
It has struck no root, however, within him. He continues for a time, but when suffering comes, or persecution, because of the Message, he at once stumbles and falls.
Williams New Testament
but it takes no real root in him, and he lasts only a little while, and just as soon as suffering and persecution come for the truth's sake, he at once yields and falls.
World English Bible
yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.
Worrell New Testament
yet he has not root in himself, but is only temporary; and, when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, straightway he stumbles.
Worsley New Testament
yet hath he no root in himself, and therefore is but for a short season; and when affliction cometh, or persecution on account of the word, he is as soon disgusted.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he hath not root in himself, but is temporary, and persecution or tribulation having happened because of the word, immediately he is stumbled.
Themes
Agriculture » Figurative » Parable » Of the sower
Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
Fleeting impressions » Seed in shallow hearts
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Offence » Persecution, a cause of, to mere professors
Parables » Parables of Christ » Sower
Topics
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References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 13:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parable Of The Sower Interpreted
20 And what was sown on the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy, 21 but, having no root within him, endureth only for a time; and when tribulation or persecution ariseth on account of the word, he immediately falleth away. 22 And what was sown among the thorns, this is he that heareth the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Names
Cross References
Matthew 11:6
and blessed is he, whoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 7:22-23
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in thy name, and in thy name cast out demons, and in thy name work many miracles?
Matthew 7:26-27
And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened to a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand;
Matthew 10:22
and ye will be hated by all on account of my name. But he that endureth to the end will be saved.
Matthew 10:37-39
He that loveth father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me;
Matthew 13:6
But when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
Matthew 13:57
And they took offence at him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house.
Matthew 16:24-26
Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any one chooseth to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Matthew 24:9-10
Then will they deliver you up to distress, and will kill you; and ye will be hated by all nations on account of my name.
Matthew 24:13
But he that endureth to the end will be saved.
Matthew 26:31
Then Jesus saith to them, This night will all of you fall away from me; for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered."
Matthew 26:33
Peter answering said to him, Though all should fall away from thee, yet will I never fall away.
Mark 4:17
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.
Mark 8:34-36
And calling the multitude to him with his disciples also, he said to them, Whoever chooseth to follow me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Mark 13:12-13
And brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child; and children will rise up against parents, and put them to death.
Luke 8:13
Those on the rocky ground are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root; and for a while they believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
Luke 9:23-25
And he said to all, If any one chooseth to come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 14:26-33
If any one cometh to me, and hateth not his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Luke 21:12-18
But before all these things they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues, and into prisons, and bringing you before kings and governors on account of my name.
John 6:26
Jesus answered them and said, Truly, truly do I say to you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw signs, but because ye ate of the loaves, and were filled.
John 6:61-65
Jesus therefore knew within himself that his disciples were murmuring about this, and said to them, Doth this offend you?
John 6:70-71
Jesus answered them, Did not I choose you twelve? and one of you is a devil!
John 12:25-26
He that loveth his life loseth it; and he that hateth his life in this world will keep it unto everlasting life.
John 15:5-7
I am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit; for apart from me ye can do nothing.
Acts 8:21-23
Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter; for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
Romans 2:7
everlasting life to those who by patient continuance in welldoing seek for glory, and honor, and incorruption;
Galatians 5:6
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working by love.
Galatians 6:12
As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, these are constraining you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
Galatians 6:15
For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.
Ephesians 3:17
that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, ye having been rooted and grounded in love,
Philippians 1:6
being confident of this very thing, that he who began in you a good work, will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus;
2 Timothy 1:15
Thou knowest this, that all those in Asia turned away from me, of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.
2 Timothy 4:10
For Demas forsook me, because he loved the present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
Hebrews 10:35-39
Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward.
1 Peter 1:5
who are guarded by the power of God through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time;
2 Peter 1:8-9
For if these things are in you and abound, they make you neither inactive nor unfruitful in gaining the full knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 John 2:19-20
They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they are not all of us.
Revelation 2:13
I know where thou dwellest, where the throne of Satan is; and thou holdest fast my name, and didst not deny my faith, even in the days in which Antipas was my witness, my faithful one, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.