Mark 4:17

New American Bible - revised edition

But they have no root; they last only for a time. Then when tribulation or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.

Cross References

Job 19:28

But you who say, “How shall we persecute him, seeing that the root of the matter is found in him?”

Matthew 11:6

And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.” Jesus’ Testimony to John.

Matthew 12:31

Therefore, I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.

Matthew 13:21

But he has no root and lasts only for a time. When some tribulation or persecution comes because of the word, he immediately falls away.

Mark 4:16

And these are the ones sown on rocky ground who, when they hear the word, receive it at once with joy.

Mark 4:18

Those sown among thorns are another sort. They are the people who hear the word,

Luke 12:10

“Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

John 8:31

Jesus then said to those Jews who believed in him, “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples,

Galatians 6:12

It is those who want to make a good appearance in the flesh who are trying to compel you to have yourselves circumcised, only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

2 Timothy 1:15

You know that everyone in Asia deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

2 Timothy 4:10

for Demas, enamored of the present world, deserted me and went to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first defense no one appeared on my behalf, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them!

Hebrews 10:29

Do you not think that a much worse punishment is due the one who has contempt for the Son of God, considers unclean the covenant-blood by which he was consecrated, and insults the spirit of grace?

1 John 2:19

They went out from us, but they were not really of our number; if they had been, they would have remained with us. Their desertion shows that none of them was of our number.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer. Indeed, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will face an ordeal for ten days. Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

“I know that you live where Satan’s throne is, and yet you hold fast to my name and have not denied your faith in me, not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was martyred among you, where Satan lives.