Parallel Verses
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.
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].
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.
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.
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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Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 13:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parable Of The Sower Interpreted
20 where other seed fell, denotes the man that heareth the word, and at first receives it with pleasure: 21 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. 22 he that is meant by the thorny ground, where other seed fell, is one that heareth the word: which by cares of this life, and the deceitful love of riches, is soon stifled, and becomes unfruitful:
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Cross References
Matthew 11:6
and happy is he who does not stumble at my appearance.
Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they who are persecuted upon the account of righteousness: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 7:22-23
many will cry out to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? have we not cast out devils in thy name? and in thy name have we not wrought many miracles?
Matthew 7:26-27
but every one that heareth these instructions of mine, and practiseth them not, shall be compared to a fool who built his house upon the sand:
Matthew 10:22
and ye shall be hated by all the world for professing my name: but he that perseveres unto the end, shall escape.
Matthew 10:37-39
he that loveth father or mother more than me, is unworthy of me: he that loveth son or daughter more than me, is unworthy of me.
Matthew 13:6
so that as the sun arose it was scorched, and for want of root, withered away.
Matthew 13:57
and they were scandaliz'd at him. but Jesus said to them, a prophet is not without honour, except in his own country and in his own family.
Matthew 16:24-26
Then addressing himself to his disciples, if any man, said he, would follow me, let him renounce himself, take up his cross, and so follow me.
Matthew 24:9-10
then shall they deliver you up to torments, and to death: and ye shall be hated by all nations upon my account.
Matthew 24:13
but he that shall persevere unto the end, shall be preserved.
Matthew 26:31
then said Jesus to them, I shall be the occasion of your revolting all from 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 thereupon said, tho' all the rest should abandon you, I never will.
Mark 4:17
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.
Mark 8:34-36
Then addressing himself to the people, and his disciples, he said, he that desires to be under my conduct, let him renounce himself, and follow me.
Mark 13:12-13
then the brother shall betray his brother to death, and the father his son: children shall prosecute their parents, and be the instruments to take away their lives:
Luke 8:13
by the stony ground is understood such persons as receive indeed the doctrines they hear, with joy: but for want of resolution, believe only occasionally, and desert when the trial comes.
Luke 9:23-25
Then he said to the whole company, if any one will be my follower, let him renounce himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 14:26-33
and said, he that can't abandon his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, nay, even his own life, cannot be my disciple.
Luke 21:12-18
but before all these events, they will seize upon you and persecute you, drag you to the synagogues and to prisons, being accused before kings and governours, for professing my name.
John 6:26
Jesus answered them, I declare unto you, you seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye had loaves to eat, and were filled.
John 6:61-65
Jesus perceiving in himself, that his disciples murmured at it, said to them, doth this offend you?
John 6:70-71
Jesus answered them, have I not chosen you all twelve, and yet one of you is an avowed enemy?
John 12:25-26
he that loveth his life, shall lose it: but he that sacrifices his life in this world, shall preserve it to eternity.
John 15:5-7
I am the vine, you are the branches: he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for independent of me ye can do nothing.
Acts 8:21-23
thou hast no manner of share in this gift: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
Romans 2:7
who by patient continuance in well doing, seek for glory, honour, and immortality;
Galatians 5:6
for in the christian-dispensation, neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision, but an active benevolent faith.
Galatians 6:12
they who desire to make a figure in the world, constrain you to be circumcised, only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.
Galatians 6:15
for in the dispensation of Jesus Christ, neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but the new creation.
Ephesians 3:17
so that your souls may be possess'd with faith in Christ.
Philippians 1:6
he who has begun this good work in you will bring it to perfection against the appearance of Christ. it is but just
2 Timothy 1:15
You know that I have been abandon'd by all the Asiatics, by Phygellus and Hermogenes among the rest.
2 Timothy 4:10
for Damas, out of love to this world has abandon'd me, and is gone to Thessalonica: Crescens, to Galatia: and Titus, to Dalmatia.
Hebrews 10:35-39
don't therefore quit that resolution you have, which will be attended with so great a reward.
1 Peter 1:5
whom the divine power preserves through faith for that salvation, which is going to be made manifest in the latter time.
2 Peter 1:8-9
for if you are possess'd of these virtues and improve therein, they will prevent the knowledge you have of our Lord Jesus Christ from being useless to others, and unprofitable to yourselves.
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 no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that it might be manifest, that they were not all of us.
Revelation 2:13
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where the throne of satan is: thou maintainest my name, and hast not renounced your faith in me, even at a time when Antipas my faithful martyr was slain among you, where Satan dwells.