Mark 4:17 “But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. W…”

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

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.

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Cross references

“have”

Matthew 12:31 John 15:2–7 Job 19:28 Job 27:8–10 Luke 12:10 John 8:31

Matthew 12:31 · BSB

Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

John 15:2–7 · BSB

He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful.

Job 19:28 · BSB

If you say, ‘Let us persecute him, since the root of the matter lies with him, ’

Job 27:8–10 · BSB

For what is the hope of the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life?

Luke 12:10 · BSB

And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

John 8:31 · BSB

So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

“when”

Matthew 11:6 1 Thessalonians 3:3–5 Revelation 2:10 Matthew 13:21 2 Timothy 4:16 Hebrews 10:29

Matthew 11:6 · BSB

Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me. ”

1 Thessalonians 3:3–5 · BSB

so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.

Revelation 2:10 · BSB

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown…

Matthew 13:21 · BSB

But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.

2 Timothy 4:16 · BSB

At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them.

Hebrews 10:29 · BSB

How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy.

18Others are like the seeds sown among the thorns. They hear the word,

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