Matthew 13:21

The Passion Translation

Shortly after he hears it, troubles and persecutions come because of the kingdom message he received. Then he quickly falls away, for the truth didn’t sink deeply into his heart.

Cross References

Psalm 36:3

Their wicked words are nothing but lies. Wisdom is far from them. Goodness is both forgotten and forsaken.

Proverbs 12:12

The cravings of the wicked are only for what is evil, but righteousness is the core motivation for the lovers of God, and it keeps them content and flourishing.

Proverbs 12:3

You can’t expect success by doing what’s wrong. But the lives of his lovers are deeply rooted and firmly planted.

Matthew 10:22

Expect to be hated by all because of my name, but be faithful to the end and you will experience life and deliverance.

Matthew 11:6

And tell John that the blessing of heaven comes to those who are not offended over me.”

Matthew 13:20

“The one sown on gravel represents the person who gladly hears the kingdom message, but his experience remains shallow.

Matthew 13:57

And the people became offended and began to turn against him. Jesus said, “There’s only one place a prophet isn’t honored—his own hometown!”

Matthew 13:6

but when the days grew hot, they were scorched and withered because they had insufficient roots.

Matthew 24:13

But hold your hope firmly to the end and you will experience life and deliverance.

Matthew 26:31

Along the way Jesus said to them, “Before the night is over, you will all desert me. This will fulfill the prophecy of the Scripture that says: I will strike down the shepherd and all the sheep will scatter far and wide!

Matthew 26:33

Then Peter spoke up and said, “Even if all the rest lose courage and fall away, I will still be beside you, Jesus!”

Mark 4:17

but because their hearts fail to sink a deep root, they don’t endure for long. For when trouble or persecution comes on account of the message, they immediately wilt and fall away.

Luke 8:13

The seeds falling on gravel represents those who initially respond to the word with joy, but soon afterward, when a season of difficulty and harassment of the enemy comes to them, they wither and fall away, for they have no root in the truth and their faith is temporary.

John 6:26

Jesus replied, “Let me make this very clear, you came looking for me because I fed you by a miracle, not because you believe in me.

Romans 2:7

For those living in constant goodness and doing what pleases him, seeking an unfading glory and honor and imperishable virtue, will experience eternal life.

Galatians 5:6

When you’re joined to the Anointed One, circumcision and religious obligations can benefit you nothing. All that matters now is living in the faith that works and expresses itself through love.

Galatians 6:12

All those who insist that you be circumcised are recruiting you so they can boast in their own achievement. They seek to avoid the persecution that comes with preaching the liberating message of the cross of Messiah!

Galatians 6:15

Whether a man is circumcised or uncircumcised is meaningless to me. What really matters is the transforming power of this new creation life.

Ephesians 3:17

Then, by constantly using your faith, the life of Christ will be released deep inside you, and the resting place of his love will become the very source and root of your life.

Philippians 1:6

I pray with great faith for you, because I’m fully convinced that the One who began this gracious work in you will faithfully continue the process of maturing you until the unveiling of our Lord Jesus Christ!

2 Timothy 1:15

Perhaps you’ve heard that Phygelus, and Hermogenes and all the believers of Asia have deserted me because of my imprisonment.

2 Timothy 4:10

since Demas deserted me and has left to go to Thessalonica, for he loves his own life. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus has gone to Dalmatia.

James 3:2

We all fail in many areas, but especially with our words. Yet if we’re able to bridle the words we say we are powerful enough to control ourselves in every way, and that means our character is mature and fully developed.

1 Peter 1:5

Through our faith, the mighty power of God constantly guards us until our full salvation is ready to be revealed in the last time.

Revelation 2:13

I know where you live—where Satan sits enthroned, yet you still cling faithfully to the power of my name. You did not deny your faith in me even in the days of my faithful martyr Antipas, who was executed in your city, where Satan lives.