For you ought to say, Why do we persecute him, since the root of the matter is found in me?
Matthew 13:21 - Modern King James Version But he has no root in himself, and is temporary. For when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the Word, he immediately stumbles. 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. |
For you ought to say, Why do we persecute him, since the root of the matter is found in me?
The words of his mouth are evil and deceit; he has stopped acting wisely and doing good.
The wicked desires the net of evils; but the root of the righteous yields fruit.
A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
O Ephraim, what shall I do to you? O Judah, what shall I do to you? For your goodness is like a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goes away.
And you will be hated of all men for My name's sake, but the one who endures to the end shall be kept safe.
But that which was sown on the stony places is this: he who hears the Word and immediately receives it with joy.
And they were offended in Him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country and in his own house.
And the sun rising, they were scorched, and because they had no root, they withered away.
Then Jesus said to them, All of you will be offended because of Me this night. For it is written, "I will smite the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad."
Peter answered and said to Him, though all shall be offended because of You, I will never be offended.
But they have no root in themselves, but are temporary. Afterward when affliction or persecution arises for the Word's sake, they are immediately offended.
Those on the rock are the ones who, when they hear, receive the Word with joy. And these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
Jesus answered them and said, Truly, truly, I say to you, You seek Me not because you saw the miracles, but because you ate the loaves and were filled.
indeed to those who with patience in good work are seeking for glory, and honor, and incorruptibility, everlasting life.
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any strength, but faith working through love.
As many as desire to look well in the flesh, these compel you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision has any strength, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.
that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ,
This you know, that all those in Asia have turned away from me, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
For Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and he has departed to Thessalonica. Crescens went to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
For in many things we all offend. If anyone does not offend in word, the same is a full-grown man, able also to bridle the whole body.
by the power of God, having been kept through faith to a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time;
I know your works, and where you live, even where Satan's seat is . And you hold fast My name and have not denied My faith, even in those days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwells.