Matthew 13:6

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Summary

Matthew 13:6

And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.

When

Matthew 13:21

James 1:11

Revelation 7:16

Because

General references

Mark 4:5

Luke 8:6

Bible References

When

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.

For the sun comes up with its scorching heat and dries up the grass, and the flowers wither, and all their beauty is gone. That is the way rich men will fade and die in the midst of their pursuits.

They will never be hungry or thirsty again, and never again will the sun or any burning heat distress them,

Because

And anyone who listens to this teaching of mine and does not act upon it, will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand.

The ones on the rock are those who receive the message joyfully when they first hear it, but it takes no real root. They believe for a little while, and then in the time of trial they draw back.

and through your faith to let Christ in his love make his home in your hearts. Your roots must be deep and your foundations strong,

You must be rooted and built up in him and made strong in faith, just as you were taught to be, overflowing with it in your gratitude.

General references

Some of it fell on rocky ground, and where there was not much soil, and it sprang up at once because the soil was not deep,

And some of it fell upon the rock, and when it sprang up it withered, because it had no moisture.