Matthew 13:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched and dried up, because they did not have enough roots.

Cross References

Isaiah 49:10

They won't go hungry or get thirsty; they won't be bothered by the scorching sun or hot desert winds. I will be merciful while leading them along to streams of water.

Matthew 13:21

But they don't have deep roots, and they don't last very long. As soon as life gets hard or the message gets them in trouble, they give up.

Matthew 13:5

Other seeds fell on thin, rocky ground and quickly started growing because the soil wasn't very deep.

Matthew 13:7

Some other seeds fell where thorn bushes grew up and choked the plants.

Mark 4:6

But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched and dried up, because they did not have enough roots.

Luke 8:13

The seeds that fell on rocky ground are the people who gladly hear the message and accept it. But they don't have deep roots, and they believe only for a little while. As soon as life gets hard, they give up.

Ephesians 3:17

and that Christ will live in your hearts because of your faith. Stand firm and be deeply rooted in his love.

Colossians 1:23

But you must stay deeply rooted and firm in your faith. You must not give up the hope you received when you heard the good news. It was preached to everyone on earth, and I myself have become a servant of this message.

Colossians 2:7

Plant your roots in Christ and let him be the foundation for your life. Be strong in your faith, just as you were taught. And be grateful.

Revelation 7:16

They will never hunger or thirst again, and they won't be troubled by the sun or any scorching heat.