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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 in the same way, these are they who are planted on the stones, who, when the word has come to their ears, straight away take it with joy; 17 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. 18 And others are those planted among the thorns; these are they who have given ear to the word,


Cross References

Matthew 11:6

And a blessing will be on him who has no doubts about me.

Matthew 12:31

So I say to you, Every sin and every evil word against God will have forgiveness; but for evil words against the Spirit there will be no forgiveness.

Job 19:28

If you say, How cruel we will be to him! because the root of sin is clearly in him:

Job 27:8-10

For what is the hope of the sinner when he is cut off, when God takes back his soul?

Matthew 13:21

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.

Matthew 24:9-10

Then they will be cruel to you, and will put you to death: and you will be hated by all nations because of my name.

Mark 4:5-6

And some went on the stones, where it had not much earth; and it came up straight away, because the earth was not deep:

Luke 12:10

And if anyone says a word against the Son of man, he will have forgiveness: but for him who says evil words against the Holy Spirit, there will be no forgiveness.

John 8:31

Then Jesus said to the Jews who had faith in him, If you keep my word, then you are truly my disciples;

John 15:2-7

He takes away every branch in me which has no fruit, and every branch which has fruit he makes clean, so that it may have more fruit.

1 Corinthians 10:12-13

So let him who seems to himself to be safe go in fear of a fall.

Galatians 6:12

Those who have the desire to seem important in the flesh, put force on you to undergo circumcision; only that they may not be attacked because of the cross of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 3:3-5

So that no man might be moved by these troubles; because you see that these things are part of God's purpose for us.

2 Timothy 1:15

You have had news that all those in Asia went away from me; among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes:

2 Timothy 2:17-18

And their words will be like poisoned wounds in the flesh: such are Hymenaeus and Philetus;

2 Timothy 4:10

For Demas has gone away from me, for love of this present life, and has gone to Thessalonica: Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first meeting with my judges, no one took my part, but all went away from me. May it not be put to their account.

Hebrews 10:29

But will not the man by whom the Son of God has been crushed under foot, and the blood of the agreement with which he was washed clean has been taken as an unholy thing, and who has had no respect for the Spirit of grace, be judged bad enough for a very much worse punishment?

1 John 2:19

They went out from us but they were not of us; if they had been of us they would still be with us: but they went out from us so that it might be made clear that they were not of us.

Revelation 2:10

Have no fear of the things which you will have to undergo: see, the Evil One will send some of you into prison, so that you may be put to the test; and you will have great trouble for ten days. Be true till death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

I have knowledge that your living-place is where Satan has his seat: and you are true to my name, and were not turned away from your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my true witness, who was put to death among you, where Satan has his place.

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