21Yet 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.


In Context

18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the way side.

20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and immediately with joy receiveth it;

21 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.

22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

23 But he that receiveth seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; who also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundred fold, some sixty, some thirty.

Matthew 13:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:21Yet 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.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

13:21But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

13:21Yet 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.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

13:21yet hath he not root in himself, but endureth for a while; and when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway he stumbleth.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:21but has no root in himself, but is for a time only; and when tribulation or persecution happens on account of the word, he is immediately offended.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

13:21yet hath he not root in himself, but endureth for a while; and when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway he stumbleth.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:21yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

13:21and he hath not root in himself, but is temporary, and persecution or tribulation having happened because of the word, immediately he is stumbled.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:21Yet has he not root in himself, but endures for a while: for when tribulation or persecution rises because of the word, by and by he is offended.