Matthew 13:21 “But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble o…”

Matthew 13:21

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

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.

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Yet hath he no roote in himselfe, and dureth but a season: for assoone as tribulation or persecution commeth because of the woorde, by and by he is offended.

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.

Young's 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.

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.

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Cross references

“root”

Ephesians 3:17 Job 19:28 Proverbs 12:3 John 15:5–7 Matthew 13:6 Proverbs 12:12

Ephesians 3:17 · BSB

so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,

Job 19:28 · BSB

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

Proverbs 12:3 · BSB

A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.

John 15:5–7 · BSB

I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

Matthew 13:6 · BSB

But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.

Proverbs 12:12 · BSB

The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

“dureth”

Hosea 6:4 Job 27:8–10 Psalm 36:3 Matthew 10:22 Matthew 24:13 Romans 2:7

Hosea 6:4 · BSB

What shall I do with you, O Ephraim ? What shall I do with you, O Judah? For your loyalty is like a morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes.

Job 27:8–10 · BSB

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

Psalm 36:3 · BSB

The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing.

Matthew 10:22 · BSB

You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

Matthew 24:13 · BSB

But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

Romans 2:7 · BSB

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

“for”

Matthew 5:10–12 Matthew 10:37–39 Matthew 16:24–26 Mark 4:17 Mark 8:34–36 Luke 9:23–25

Matthew 5:10–12 · BSB

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 10:37–39 · BSB

Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me;

Matthew 16:24–26 · BSB

Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.

Mark 4:17 · BSB

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.

Mark 8:34–36 · BSB

Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples, and He told them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.

Luke 9:23–25 · BSB

Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.

“is”

Matthew 11:6 Matthew 13:57 Matthew 26:31 Matthew 26:33 2 Timothy 1:15 Matthew 24:9

Matthew 11:6 · BSB

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

Matthew 13:57 · BSB

And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”

Matthew 26:31 · BSB

Then Jesus said to them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of Me. For it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’

Matthew 26:33 · BSB

Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”

2 Timothy 1:15 · BSB

You know that everyone in the Province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Matthew 24:9 · BSB

Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.

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

In context

20The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.

22The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

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