Matthew 13:21 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769yet 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. See the chapterMore versionsAmplified Bible - Classic EditionYet 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. See the chapterAmerican 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. See the chapterCommon English BibleBecause 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. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionBut 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. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionYet 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. See the chapter |