Parallel Verses
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.
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].
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.
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.
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 He that received seed on the stony places is he that hears the word, and immediately receives it with joy. 21 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. 22 He that received seed among the thorns, is he that hears the word; and the cares of this age, and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.
Names
Cross References
Matthew 11:6
and blessed is he that shall find in me no cause of offense.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they that are persecuted on account of righteousness; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 7:22-23
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name cast out demons, and in thy name done many mighty works?
Matthew 7:26-27
And every one that hears these words of mine, and does them not, shall be likened to a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand.
Matthew 10:22
And you will be hated by all men on my account: but he that endures to the end shall be saved.
Matthew 10:37-39
He that loves father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me: and he that loves 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 found in him occasion for offense. But Jesus said to them: A prophet is not without honor, unless it be in his own country and in his own house.
Matthew 16:24-26
Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any one determines to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Matthew 24:9-10
Then they will deliver you up to affliction, and kill you; and you will be hated by all nations on my account.
Matthew 24:13
But he that endures to the end, shall be saved.
Matthew 26:31
Then Jesus said to them: All of you will he offended at me this night; for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered.
Matthew 26:33
Peter answered and said to him: Though all shall be offended at thee, yet will I never be offended.
Mark 4:17
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.
Mark 8:34-36
And he called to him the multitude with his disciples, and said to them: Whoever determines to follow after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Mark 13:12-13
Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father the child; and children will rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death;
Luke 8:13
Those on the rock are they that, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who, for awhile, believe, and in time of temptation apostatize.
Luke 9:23-25
And he said to them all: If any one determines to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and fol low me.
Luke 14:26-33
If any one comes to me, and hates not his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, and his own life also, he can not 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, after being brought before kings and governors for my name's sake.
John 6:26
Jesus answered them, and said: Verily, verily I say to you, You seek me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were satisfied.
John 6:61-65
But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples murmured at it, said to them: Does this offend you?
John 6:70-71
Jesus answered them: Have I not chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?
John 12:25-26
He that loves his life shall lose it; and he that hates his life in this world shall keep it to eternal life.
John 15:5-7
I am the vine, you are the branches. He that abides in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; for apart from me you can do nothing.
Acts 8:21-23
You have neither part nor share in this matter; for your heart is not right in the sight of God.
Romans 2:7
to those who, by patient continuance in good works, seek for glory and honor and incorruptibility, eternal life:
Galatians 5:6
For, in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith that works by love.
Galatians 6:12
As many as wish to make a fair show in the flesh, these compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of the Christ.
Galatians 6:15
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision is any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
Ephesians 3:17
that Christ may dwell in your hearts through the faith;
Philippians 1:6
being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you, will carry it on till the day of Jesus Christ;
2 Timothy 1:15
You know this, that all those who are in Asia have turned away from me; all those, I say, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
2 Timothy 4:10
for Demas has forsaken me, having loved the present age; and he has gone to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
Hebrews 10:35-39
Cast not away, therefore, your confidence, which has a great reward.
1 Peter 1:5
who are kept secure by the power of God through faith, to a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time:
2 Peter 1:8-9
For if these things be in you, and abound, they cause you to be neither idle, nor unfruitful as it respects the acknowledgment 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 were not all of us.
Revelation 2:13
I know your works, and where you dwell, even where the throne of Satan is: and yet you hold fast my name, and have not denied my faith, even in those days in which Antipas was my faithful witness, who was slain among you, where Satan dwells.