Matthew 13:21 - Tree of Life Version

²¹ Yet he has no root himself but lasts only a short while; and when trouble 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.

Matthew 13:21 Cross References

Job 19:28

“If you say, ‘How we will pursue him, since the root of the matter is found in him;’

Psalm 36:3

For he flatters himself in his own eyes, too much to notice his iniquity —or hate it.

Proverbs 12:12

The wicked covets the loot of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

Proverbs 12:3

No one is made secure by wickedness, but a righteous root will not be moved.

Hosea 6:4

“O Ephraim, what shall I do for you? O Judah, what will I do for you? For your loyalty is like a morning cloud or like dew rising early, vanishing.

Matthew 10:22

And you will be hated by all because of My name, but the one who endures to the end shall be saved.

Matthew 11:6

Blessed is the one who is not led to stumble because of Me.”

Matthew 13:20

“The one 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 Yeshua 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 came up, they were scorched; and because they had no roots, they withered away.

Matthew 24:13

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

Matthew 26:31

Then Yeshua said to them, “This night you will all fall away because of Me; for it is written, ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’

Matthew 26:33

But Peter replied to Him, “Though all fall away because of You, I’ll never fall away.”

Mark 4:17

And they have no root in themselves but last only a short while. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they fall away.

Luke 8:13

But those on the rocky places are the ones who, when they hear, accept the word with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a season, and in a time of testing fall away.

John 6:26

Yeshua responded to them, “Amen, amen I tell you, you seek Me not because you saw signs, but because you ate all the bread and were filled.

Romans 2:7

To those who by perseverance in doing good are seeking glory, honor, and immortality—eternal life.

Galatians 5:6

For in Messiah Yeshua, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any meaning—but only trust and faithfulness expressing itself through love.

Galatians 6:12

Those wanting to look good outwardly are trying to force you to be circumcised—only so they will not be persecuted for the cross of Messiah.

Galatians 6:15

For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything—but only a new creation.

Ephesians 3:17

so that Messiah may dwell in your hearts through faith. I pray that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

Philippians 1:6

I am sure of this very thing—that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the Day of Messiah Yeshua.

2 Timothy 1:15

You are aware that everyone in Asia has turned away from me—including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

2 Timothy 4:10

for Demas, having loved this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessolonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

James 3:2

For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in speech, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.

1 Peter 1:5

By trusting, you are being protected by God’s power for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Revelation 2:13

I know where you live—where satan’s throne is. Yet you continue to hold firm to My name, and you did not deny your faith in Me even in the days of Antipas, My faithful witness, who was killed among you, where satan resides.