Matthew 13:21

The Parable of the Sower Explained

20The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.21But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.

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Berean Standard Bible
But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly 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.
Bible in Basic English
But having no root in himself, he goes on for a time; and when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, he quickly becomes full of doubts.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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.
Free Bible Version
They last for a while, but because they don't have roots, when problems and troubles come, they quickly fall away.
Geneva Bible 1599
Yet hath he no roote in himselfe, and dureth but a season: for assoone as tribulation or persecution commeth because of the woorde, by and by he is offended.
King James (Authorized) Version
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.
One Unity Resource Bible
yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.
Translation for Translators
But because it does not penetrate deeply into their inner beings, they believe it for only a short time. They are like the plants that did not have deep roots. When they are treated badly and caused to suffer because they believe God’s message, they soon stop believing it.
Unlocked Literal Bible
yet he has no root in himself and he endures for a while. When tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, he quickly falls away.
Noah Webster Bible
Yet he hath not root in himself, but endureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, forthwith he is offended.
World English Bible
yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.
Young's Literal Translation
and he hath not root in himself, but is temporary, and persecution or tribulation having happened because of the word, immediately he is stumbled.