Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 these likewise are those sown upon the rocky places, who, when they hear the word, straightway with joy receive it; 17 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. 18 And others are those sown among the thorns. These are those who heard the word,
Cross References
Matthew 11:6
And happy is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in Me."
Matthew 12:31
Therefore, I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven to men, but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven.
Matthew 13:21
yet he has not root in himself, but is only temporary; and, when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, straightway he stumbles.
Matthew 24:9-10
Then will they deliver you up to tribulation, and will slay you; and ye will be hated by all the nations for My name's sake.
Mark 4:5-6
And other fell on the rocky ground where it had not much earth; and straightway it sprang up, because of not having depth of earth;
Luke 12:10
And every one who shall say a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him; but to him who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven.
John 8:31
Jesus, therefore, said to those Jews who had believed on Him, "If ye abide in My word, ye are truly My disciples;
John 15:2-7
Every branch in Me that bears not fruit, He taketh it away: and every one that bears fruit, He cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit.
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
Wherefore, let him who thinks he is standing take heed, lest he fall.
Galatians 6:12
As many as wish to make a fair show in the flesh, these constrain you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
1 Thessalonians 3:3-5
that no one should be shaken in these tribulations; for ye yourselves know that for this we are appointed.
2 Timothy 1:15
You know this, that all in Asia turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
2 Timothy 2:17-18
and their word will spread, as a gangrene; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
2 Timothy 4:10
for Demas forsook me, having loved this present age, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens, to Galatia; Titus, to Dalmatia.
2 Timothy 4:16
In my first defense, no one stood by me, but all forsook me. May it not be laid to their account!
Hebrews 10:29
of how much worse punishment, think ye, shall he be accounted worthy, who trampled under foot the Son of God, and accounted the blood of the covenant with which He was sanctified an unholy thing, and treated with contempt the Spirit of grace?
1 John 2:19
They went out from among us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out, that they might be made manifest, that they are not all of us.
Revelation 2:10
Fear not the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the Devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 2:13
"I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is; and you hold fast My name, and did not deny My faith, even in the days of Antipas, My witness, My faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.