Mark 4:6

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.

American Standard Version (1901)

and when the sun was risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

Bible in Basic English

And when the sun was high, it was burned; and because it had no root, it became dry and dead.

Free Bible Version

they were scorched when the sun came up. Since they didn't have any real roots, they soon withered.

Geneva Bible 1599

But assoone as ye Sunne was vp, it was burnt vp, and because it had not roote, it withered away.

King James (Authorized) Version

But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

One Unity Resource Bible

When the sun had risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

Translation for Translators

But after the sun shone on those young plants, they became scorched. Then they withered because they did not have deep roots.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But when the sun rose, the plants were scorched, and because they had no root, they dried up.

Noah Webster Bible

But when the sun had risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

World English Bible

When the sun had risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

Young's Literal Translation

and the sun having risen, it was scorched, and because of not having root it did wither;

Context

The Parable of the Sower

⁵Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow.⁶But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.

Summary

In Mark 4:6, Jesus tells a parable about a farmer sowing seeds, with some falling on rocky ground where they sprout quickly but wither due to lack of roots. This verse illustrates the importance of having a strong foundation in faith to withstand trials and challenges. It serves as a reminder to believers to nurture their relationship with God through prayer, studying the Word, and cultivating a deep-rooted faith that can endure hardships. The rocky ground symbolizes superficial faith that cannot withstand difficulties, emphasizing the need for a steadfast and enduring commitment to God's truth.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And some fell among thorns,.... The word was ministered to some who were eat up with the cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and other lusts: and the thorns grew up, and choked it; the word did not take place so as to beat down, overcome, and root out these things, nor even to weaken, and keep under, and prevent the influence of them; but these got the ascendant of the word, and prevailed over it, and made it altogether useless and unsuccessful: for whilst it was administered, the minds of these persons were after their riches and worldly things, and gave no heed to the word; and last were prevailed upon, not to attend upon it, but drop the profession of it: and it yielded no fruit; it was not the means of grace; faith did not come by it, nor any other grace; nor did it produce good works in the life and conversation.

Mark 4:6

The Parable of the Sower

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Berean Standard Bible

But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.

American Standard Version (1901)

and when the sun was risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

Bible in Basic English

And when the sun was high, it was burned; and because it had no root, it became dry and dead.

Free Bible Version

they were scorched when the sun came up. Since they didn't have any real roots, they soon withered.

Geneva Bible 1599

But assoone as ye Sunne was vp, it was burnt vp, and because it had not roote, it withered away.

King James (Authorized) Version

But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

One Unity Resource Bible

When the sun had risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

Translation for Translators

But after the sun shone on those young plants, they became scorched. Then they withered because they did not have deep roots.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But when the sun rose, the plants were scorched, and because they had no root, they dried up.

Noah Webster Bible

But when the sun had risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

World English Bible

When the sun had risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.

Young's Literal Translation

and the sun having risen, it was scorched, and because of not having root it did wither;