Mark 4:17

but since they have no root in themselves they are temporary—when oppression or persecution comes because of the Word, they quickly fall away.

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In The King James Version

And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended.

In Context

16Similarly, these are the ones sown on the rocky area: as soon as they hear the Word they receive it with joy,

18And these are the ones sown among the thorns: they hear the Word,

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Cross References

Matthew 11:6And, blessed be whoever is not offended at Me!”

Matthew 13:21but he has no root in himself and is short-lived; for when trial or persecution comes because of the word, directly he is offended.

Mark 4:5Some fell on the rocky area where it did not have much soil, and it sprang up quickly because it had no depth of soil.

John 8:31So Jesus said to those Jews who had believed Him: “If you abide in my word, you really are my disciples;

1 Corinthians 10:12So then, let him who thinks he stands be careful that he does not fall!

Matthew Henry on Mark 4:2-21

The Parable of the Sower. 1 And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land. 2 And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine, 3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: 4 And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. 5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had… Read the whole commentary →

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