If you say, ‘How will we pursue him, since the root of the problem lies with him? ’
Matthew 13:21 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised But he has no root and is short-lived. When distress or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he falls away. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) 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 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 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 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. |
If you say, ‘How will we pursue him, since the root of the problem lies with him? ’
The wicked desire what evil people have caught, but the root of the righteous is productive.
No one can be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable.
What am I going to do with you, Ephraim? What am I going to do with you, Judah? Your love is like the morning mist and like the early dew that vanishes.
You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
And the one sown on rocky ground #– #this is one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy.
And they were offended by him. Jesus said to them, ‘A prophet is not without honour except in his home town and in his household.’
But when the sun came up, it was scorched, and since it had no root, it withered away.
Then Jesus said to them, ‘Tonight all of you will fall away because of me, for it is written: I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered. ,
Peter told him, ‘Even if everyone falls away because of you, I will never fall away.’
But they have no root; they are short-lived. When distress or persecution comes because of the word, they immediately fall away.
And the seed on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy. Having no root, these believe for a while and fall away in a time of testing.
Jesus answered, ‘Truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate the loaves and were filled.
eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honour, and immortality;
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision accomplishes anything; what matters is faith working through love.
Those who want to make a good impression in the flesh are the ones who would compel you to be circumcised #– #but only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.
For both circumcision and uncircumcision mean nothing; what matters instead is a new creation.
and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love,
I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
You know that all those in the province of Asia have deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.
because Demas has deserted me, since he loved this present world, and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is mature, able also to control the whole body.
You are being guarded by God’s power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
I know where you live #– #where Satan’s throne is. Yet you are holding on to my name and did not deny your faith in me, , even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness who was put to death among you, where Satan lives.