Matthew 13:21 - English Majority Text Version 2009

²¹ yet he has no root in himself, but is short-lived. For when tribulation or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he falls away.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²¹ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ Yet it has no real root in him, but is temporary (inconstant, lasts but a little while); and when affliction or trouble or persecution comes on account of the Word, at once he is caused to stumble [he is repelled and begins to distrust and desert Him Whom he ought to trust and obey] and he falls away.

American Standard Version (1901)

²¹ 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.

Common English Bible

²¹ Because they have no roots, they last for only a little while. When they experience distress or abuse because of the word, they immediately fall away.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ But he has no root in himself, so it is only for a time; then, when tribulation and persecution occur because of the word, he promptly stumbles.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²¹ Yet hath he not root in himself, but is only for a time: and when there ariseth tribulation and persecution because of the word, he is presently scandalized.

Matthew 13:21 Cross References

Matthew 10:22

And you will be hated by all [people ]for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved.

Matthew 11:6

And blessed is the [one] who is not offended because of Me."

Matthew 13:20

But the [seed] sown on stony ground, is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy;

Matthew 13:57

So they were offended at Him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown, and in his [own ]house."

Matthew 13:6

But when the sun rose, it was scorched, and because it had no root, it withered away.

Matthew 24:13

But he who endures to the end shall be saved.

Matthew 26:31

Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me on this night, for it is written: 'I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'

Matthew 26:33

Peter answered and said to Him, "Even if all are made to stumble because of You, yet I will never be made to stumble."

Mark 4:17

and they have no root in themselves, but are shortlived. Afterward, when trials or persecution arise because of the word, immediately they fall away.

Luke 8:13

But those on the rock are they that, whenever they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of testing fall away.

John 6:26

Jesus answered them and said, "Most assuredly I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate from the loaves and were satisfied.

Romans 2:7

to those who by the endurance of good works are seeking glory and honor and incorruption-eternal life.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love.

Galatians 6:12

As many as wish to make a good showing in the flesh, these compel you to get circumcised, only so that they should not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

Galatians 6:15

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but a new creation.

Ephesians 3:17

that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; being rooted and founded in love,

Philippians 1:6

having been persuaded of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus;

2 Timothy 1:15

This you know, that all those in Asia have turned away from me, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

2 Timothy 4:10

For Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and traveled to Thessalonica-Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

James 3:2

For we all stumble in many [ways]. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a mature man, able also to bridle the whole body.

1 Peter 1:5

who by the power of God [are] being guarded through faith for the salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Revelation 2:13

"I know your works, and where you live, where Satan's throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith in the days in which Antipas was My faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan is dwelling.