Parallel Verses

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.

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 The same is so of the word sown upon the rocky places. When they have heard the word and receive it with joy, 17 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. 18 There is the word sown among the thorns. These have heard the word,


Cross References

Matthew 11:6

Blessed and happy is he who is not offended by me.

Matthew 12:31

Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men. But the blasphemy against God's Spirit will not be forgiven.

Job 19:28

You say: 'We will persecute him!' The root of the problem is found in him.

Job 27:8-10

What hope doe the godless have when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?

Matthew 13:21

There is no root in him. He endures for a while. When he has tribulation or persecution because of the word, he falls away.

Matthew 24:9-10

People will cause you tribulation, and kill you. You will be hated by all the nations for my name's sake.

Mark 4:5-6

Other seed fell on the rocky ground and did not have good soil. Immediately it sprang up, because it had no good soil

Luke 12:10

He who speaks against the Son of man will be forgiven. However he who blasphemes against Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

John 8:31

Jesus told the Jews who believed him: If you dwell in my word you truly are my disciples.

John 15:2-7

He takes away the branches in me that do not bear fruit. He cleans every branch that bears fruit. That way it may bear more fruit.

1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.

Galatians 6:12

Those who desire to make a showing in the flesh try to compel you to be circumcised. This is done so they may not be persecuted for the stake of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 3:3-5

We do not want anyone to be discouraged by these troubles. You know we were bound to suffer persecution.

2 Timothy 1:15

You know that all that are in Asia turned away from me. This includes Phygelus and Hermogenes.

2 Timothy 2:17-18

This kind of talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus.

2 Timothy 4:10

For Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica. Crescens went to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

2 Timothy 4:16

At first no one defended me. They all abandoned me. May it not be counted against them.

Hebrews 10:29

What about those who despise the Son of God? Those who treat as a cheap thing the blood of God's covenant that purified them from sin? Those who insult the Spirit of grace? Think how much worse the punishment they deserve will be!

1 John 2:19

They went out from us, but they were not of us. If they had belonged to us, they would have continued with us. But they went out that it made it plain that they all are not of us.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil (false accuser) (Devil) is about to throw you into prison, that you may be tested. You will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful even if you must die, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

I know where you live and where the throne of Satan is. You cling to my name and have not denied my faith, even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness. He was killed among you, where Satan dwells.

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