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Mark 4:17
But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
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Christian Standard Bible®
But they have no root; they are short-lived. When distress
But they have no root; they are short-lived. When distress
King James Version (1611)
And haue no roote in themselues, and so endure but for a time: afterward when affliction or persecution ariseth for the words sake, immediately they are offended.
And haue no roote in themselues, and so endure but for a time: afterward when affliction or persecution ariseth for the words sake, immediately they are offended.
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.
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.
English Standard Version
And they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away.
And they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away.
New American Standard Bible
and yet they have no firm root in themselves, but are only temporary; then, when affliction or persecution occurs because of the word, immediately they fall away.
and yet they have no firm root in themselves, but are only temporary; then, when affliction or persecution occurs because of the word, immediately they fall away.
New Century Version
But since they don't allow the teaching to go deep into their lives, they keep it only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the teaching they accepted, they quickly give up.
But since they don't allow the teaching to go deep into their lives, they keep it only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the teaching they accepted, they quickly give up.
Amplified Bible
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.
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.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
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.
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.
Legacy Standard Bible
and they have no root in themselves, but are only temporary; then, when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they fall away.
and they have no root in themselves, but are only temporary; then, when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they fall away.
Contemporary English Version
But they don't have any roots, and they don't last very long. As soon as life gets hard or the message gets them in trouble, they give up.
But they don't have any roots, and they don't last very long. As soon as life gets hard or the message gets them in trouble, they give up.
Complete Jewish Bible
but they have no root in themselves. So they hold out for a while, but as soon as some trouble or persecution arises on account of the message, they immediately fall away.
but they have no root in themselves. So they hold out for a while, but as soon as some trouble or persecution arises on account of the message, they immediately fall away.
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.
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.
Easy-to-Read Version
But they don't allow it to go deep into their lives. They keep it only a short time. As soon as trouble or persecution comes because of the teaching they accepted, they give up.
But they don't allow it to go deep into their lives. They keep it only a short time. As soon as trouble or persecution comes because of the teaching they accepted, they give up.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Yet haue they no roote in themselues, and endure but a time: for when trouble and persecution ariseth for the worde, immediatly they be offended.
Yet haue they no roote in themselues, and endure but a time: for when trouble and persecution ariseth for the worde, immediatly they be offended.
George Lamsa Translation
And they have no root in themselves, but last for a while; and when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they soon stumble.
And they have no root in themselves, but last for a while; and when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they soon stumble.
Good News Translation
But it does not sink deep into them, and they don't last long. So when trouble or persecution comes because of the message, they give up at once.
But it does not sink deep into them, and they don't last long. So when trouble or persecution comes because of the message, they give up at once.
Lexham English 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.
And they have no root in themselves, but are temporary. Then when affliction or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they fall away.
Literal Translation
yet they have no root in themselves, but are temporary. Then trouble or persecution having occurred through the Word, immediately they are offended.
yet they have no root in themselves, but are temporary. Then trouble or persecution having occurred through the Word, immediately they are offended.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hebrew Names Version
They have no root in themselves, but endure for a while, then, when oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.
They have no root in themselves, but endure for a while, then, when oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.
International Standard Version
but since they don't have any roots in themselves, they last for only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes along because of the word, they immediately fall away.
but since they don't have any roots in themselves, they last for only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes along because of the word, they immediately fall away.
Etheridge Translation
but they have no root in themselves, but are (only) for a time; and when there is affliction or persecution on account of the word, they are soon offended.
but they have no root in themselves, but are (only) for a time; and when there is affliction or persecution on account of the word, they are soon offended.
Murdock Translation
And they have no root in them, but are temporary; and when there is affliction or persecution on account of the word, they are quickly stumbled.
And they have no root in them, but are temporary; and when there is affliction or persecution on account of the word, they are quickly stumbled.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Yet haue no roote in them selues, and so endure but a tyme: and anone when trouble and persecution aryseth for the wordes sake, immediatlye they are offended.
Yet haue no roote in them selues, and so endure but a tyme: and anone when trouble and persecution aryseth for the wordes sake, immediatlye they are offended.
English Revised 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.
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.
World English Bible
They have no root in themselves, but endure for a while, then, when oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.
They have no root in themselves, but endure for a while, then, when oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
afterward when affliction or persecution ariseth because of the word, they are presently offended.
afterward when affliction or persecution ariseth because of the word, they are presently offended.
Weymouth's 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.
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.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and thei han not roote in hem silf, but thei ben lastynge a litil tyme; aftirward whanne tribulacioun risith, and persecucioun for the word, anoon thei ben sclaundrid.
and thei han not roote in hem silf, but thei ben lastynge a litil tyme; aftirward whanne tribulacioun risith, and persecucioun for the word, anoon thei ben sclaundrid.
Update Bible Version
and they have no root in themselves, but endure for awhile; then, when tribulation or persecution rises because of the word, right away they stumble.
and they have no root in themselves, but endure for awhile; then, when tribulation or persecution rises because of the word, right away they stumble.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
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.
New English Translation
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.
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 King James Version
and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when tribulation or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they stumble.
and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when tribulation or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they stumble.
New Living Translation
But since they don't have deep roots, they don't last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God's word.
But since they don't have deep roots, they don't last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God's word.
New Life Bible
Their roots are not deep so they live only a short time. When sorrow and trouble come because of the Word, they give up and fall away.
Their roots are not deep so they live only a short time. When sorrow and trouble come because of the Word, they give up and fall away.
New Revised Standard
But they have no root, and endure only for a while; then, when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away.
But they have no root, and endure only for a while; then, when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away.
J.B. Rotherham 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;
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;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they have no root in themselves, but are only for a time: and then when tribulation and persecution ariseth for the word they are presently scandalized.
And they have no root in themselves, but are only for a time: and then when tribulation and persecution ariseth for the word they are presently scandalized.
Revised Standard Version
and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away.
and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
yet have no rotes in them selves and so endure but a tyme: and anone as trouble and persecucion aryseth for ye wordes sake they fall immediatly.
yet have no rotes in them selves and so endure but a tyme: and anone as trouble and persecucion aryseth for ye wordes sake they fall immediatly.
Young's 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.
and have not root in themselves, but are temporary; afterward tribulation or persecution having come because of the word, immediately they are stumbled.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
and haue no rote in them: but endure for a tyme. When trouble and persecucion aryseth for ye wordes sake, immediatly they are offended.
and haue no rote in them: but endure for a tyme. When trouble and persecucion aryseth for ye wordes sake, immediatly they are offended.
Mace New Testament (1729)
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.
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.
Simplified Cowboy Version
But they don't last long because it was all emotion and no faith. They wither quickly when faced with any kind of adversity.
But they don't last long because it was all emotion and no faith. They wither quickly when faced with any kind of adversity.
Contextual Overview
1Once again, Jesus began to teach beside the sea, and such a large crowd gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people crowded along the shore. 2And He taught them many things in parables, and in His teaching He said, 3"Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. 5Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. 6But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. 7Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings, and they yielded no crop. 8Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop-one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold." 9Then Jesus said, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." 10As soon as Jesus was alone with the Twelve and those around Him, they asked Him about the parable.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
have: Mark 4:5, Mark 4:6, Job 19:28, Job 27:8-10, Matthew 12:31, Luke 12:10, John 8:31, John 15:2-7, 2 Timothy 1:15, 2 Timothy 2:17, 2 Timothy 2:18, 2 Timothy 4:10, 1 John 2:19
when: Matthew 11:6, Matthew 13:21, Matthew 24:9, Matthew 24:10, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Galatians 6:12, 1 Thessalonians 3:3-5, 2 Timothy 4:16, Hebrews 10:29, Revelation 2:10, Revelation 2:13
Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 24:2 - Joash 2 Chronicles 26:5 - he sought God Isaiah 58:2 - they seek Ezekiel 33:32 - of one Ezekiel 36:26 - the stony Matthew 5:11 - for Matthew 13:20 - anon Luke 6:49 - immediately Luke 8:6 - General Luke 8:13 - receive John 2:23 - many Acts 2:42 - they Hebrews 6:5 - tasted Hebrews 11:27 - endured Revelation 7:16 - the sun
Cross-References
Genesis 4:4
while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering,
while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering,
Genesis 4:11
Now you are cursed and banished from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand.
Now you are cursed and banished from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand.
Genesis 5:18
When Jared was 162 years old, he became the father of Enoch.
When Jared was 162 years old, he became the father of Enoch.
Genesis 5:22
And after he had become the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters.
And after he had become the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 11:4
"Come," they said, "let us build for ourselves a city with a tower that reaches to the heavens, that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of all the earth."
"Come," they said, "let us build for ourselves a city with a tower that reaches to the heavens, that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of all the earth."
2 Samuel 18:18
During his lifetime, Absalom had set up for himself a pillar in the King's Valley, for he had said, "I have no son to preserve the memory of my name." So he gave the pillar his name, and to this day it is called Absalom's Monument.
During his lifetime, Absalom had set up for himself a pillar in the King's Valley, for he had said, "I have no son to preserve the memory of my name." So he gave the pillar his name, and to this day it is called Absalom's Monument.
Psalms 49:11
Their graves are their eternal homes-their dwellings for endless generations-even though their lands were their namesakes.
Their graves are their eternal homes-their dwellings for endless generations-even though their lands were their namesakes.
Daniel 4:30
the king exclaimed, "Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built by the might of my power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?"
the king exclaimed, "Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built by the might of my power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?"
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And have no root in themselves,.... The word has no root in their hearts, only in their natural affections: nor is the root of grace in them; there is no heart work, only speculative notions, and flashy affections:
and so endure but for a time: they continue hearers and professors of the Gospel but for a small season; like the Jews, who rejoiced in the ministry of John the Baptist for a while, and then left him:
afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. As soon as any small degree of trouble comes upon them, and especially when there is a hot persecution of the professors of religion, because of the Gospel they have embraced; such hearers are stumbled at these things, and cannot bear the loss of any thing, or endure any thing severe for the sake of the word they have professed a pleasure in; and therefore, rather than suffer, they relinquish at once their profession of it.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes at Matthew 13:18-23.
