Matthew 13:21 - 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. More versionsKing 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. 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. |