Parallel Verses
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:
New American Standard Bible
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
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
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.
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.
Themes
Bearing fruit » The sowing of God’s word
Christian ministers » Compared to sowers
Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The sower
Jesus Christ » History of » Parable of the sower (at lake galilee)
Perseverance » Want of » Illustrated
Interlinear
heautou
Alla
Ginomai
Thlipsis
Ginomai
Dia
References
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Mark 4:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parable Of The Sower Interpreted
16 And those who are sowed upon the rocks are likewise, those who, when they may hear the word, immediately with joy receive it. 17 And they have no root in themselves, but are temporary; then tribulation or persecution arising on account of the word, they are immediately offended: 18 and others are those who are sown among the thorns; they are those hearing the word,
Cross References
Matthew 11:6
and blessed is he, whosoever may not be offended in me.
Matthew 12:31
Therefore I say unto you, every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men; but the blasphemy of the Spirit shall not be forgiven unto men.
Matthew 13:21
but it has no root in him, but is temporary; and tribulation or persecution arising on account of the word, immediately he is offended.
Matthew 24:9-10
Then they will deliver you into tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations on account of my name,
Mark 4:5-6
And other fell upon stones, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
Luke 12:10
And every one who shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but to him having blasphemed against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven.
John 8:31
Then Jesus said to the Jews, who believed on Him, If you may abide in my word, you are truly my disciples;
John 15:2-7
Every branch in me not producing fruit, He takes it away: and every one producing fruit, He purifies it, that it may produce more fruit.
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
So let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he may fall.
Galatians 6:12
So many as wish to make a fair show in the flesh, these compel you to be circumcised; only that they do not suffer persecution on account of the cross of Christ.
1 Thessalonians 3:3-5
that no one should be shaken in these tribulations. For you know that for this we are appointed.
2 Timothy 1:15
You know this, that all who are in Asia, of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes have turned away from me.
2 Timothy 2:17-18
and their word like gangrene will have eating. Of whom are Hymenaeus and Phyletus;
2 Timothy 4:10
For Demas has left me, having loved the present age, and is gone into Thessalonica; Crescents into Galatia, Titus into Dalmatia.
2 Timothy 4:16
In my first defence no one stood by me, but all left me: may it not be charged against them:
Hebrews 10:29
of how much more terrible punishment, do you think, the one having trodden under foot the Son of God, and counted the blood of the covenant, by which he was sanctified, common, and insulted the Spirit of grace; be counted worthy!
1 John 2:19
They came out from us, but they were not of us; for if they were of us, they would have remained with us: but in order that they might be made manifest that they are not all of us.
Revelation 2:10
Fear not those things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life.
Revelation 2:13
I know where you dwell, where the throne of Satan is: and you are holding fast my name, and did not deny my faith, in the days when Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwells.