Matthew 13:21 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²¹ yet such a person has no root but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately 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

Job 19:28

If you say, ‘How we will persecute him!’ and, ‘The root of the matter is found in him,’

Psalm 36:3

The words of their mouths are mischief and deceit; they have ceased to act wisely and do good.

Proverbs 12:12

The wicked covet the proceeds of wickedness, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.

Proverbs 12:3

No one finds security by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.

Hosea 6:4

What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? Your love is like a morning cloud, like the dew that goes away early.

Matthew 10:22

and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

Matthew 11:6

And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”

Matthew 13:20

As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,

Matthew 13:57

And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “Prophets are not without honor except in their own hometown and in their own house.”

Matthew 13:6

But when the sun rose, they were scorched, and since they had no root, they withered away.

Matthew 24:13

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

Matthew 26:31

Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’

Matthew 26:33

Peter said to him, “Even if all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.”

Mark 4:17

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.

Luke 8:13

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

John 6:26

Jesus answered them, “Very truly, I tell you, you are looking for me not because you saw signs but because you ate your fill of the loaves.

Romans 2:7

to those who by patiently doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life,

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that counts is faith working through love.

Galatians 6:12

It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who try to compel you to be circumcised—only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

Galatians 6:15

For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything, but a new creation is everything!

Ephesians 3:17

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

Philippians 1:6

I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 1:15

You are aware that all who are in Asia have turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

2 Timothy 4:10

for Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

James 3:2

For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is mature, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle.

1 Peter 1:5

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

Revelation 2:13

“I know where you are living, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you are holding fast to my name, and you did not deny your faith in me even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan lives.