Mark 4:17 Parallel Translations

But they don't develop any roots. They last for a short time. When suffering or persecution comes along because of the word, they immediately fall from faith.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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.

ASV:

and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.

BBE:

And they have no root in themselves, but go on for a time; then, when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, they quickly become full of doubts.

DBY:

and they have no root in themselves, but are for a time: then, tribulation arising, or persecution on account of the word, immediately they are offended.

ERV:

and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.

WEY:

but they have no root within them. They last for a time; then, when suffering or persecution comes because of the Message, they are immediately overthrown.

WBS:

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 relapse.

WEB:

They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.

YLT:

and have not root in themselves, but are temporary; afterward tribulation or persecution having come because of the word, immediately they are stumbled.

Mark 4:17 Cross References

XREF:

Mark 4:16 "In a similar way these are the ones on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy;

Mark 4:18 "And others are the ones on whom seed was sown among the thorns; these are the ones who have heard the word, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

4:1-20 This parable contained instruction so important, that all capable of hearing were bound to attend to it. There are many things we are concerned to know; and if we understand not the plain truths of the gospel, how shall we learn those more difficult! It will help us to value the privileges we enjoy as disciples of Christ, if we seriously consider the deplorable state of all who have not such privileges. In the great field of the church, the word of God is dispensed to all. Of the many that hear the word of the gospel, but few receive it, so as to bring forth fruit. Many are much affected with the word for the present, who yet receive no abiding benefit. The word does not leave abiding impressions upon the minds of men, because their hearts are not duly disposed to receive it. The devil is very busy about careless hearers, as the fowls of the air go about the seed that lies above ground. Many continue in a barren, false profession, and go down to hell. Impressions that are not deep, will not last. Many do not mind heart-work, without which religion is nothing. Others are hindered from profiting by the word of God, by abundance of the world. And those who have but little of the world, may yet be ruined by indulging the body. God expects and requires fruit from those who enjoy the gospel, a temper of mind and Christian graces daily exercised, Christian duties duly performed. Let us look to the Lord, that by his new-creating grace our hearts may become good ground, and that the good seed of the word may produce in our lives those good words and works which are through Jesus Christ, to the praise and glory of God the Father.

CONC:

Account Affliction Afterward Arises Ariseth Arising Doubts Endure Fall Firm Full Immediately Message Offended Oppression Overthrown Pain Persecution Quickly Relapse Root Sake Short Short-lived Straightway Stumble Stumbled Suffering Temporary Themselves Tribulation Trouble Within Word's

Account Affliction Afterward Arises Ariseth Arising Endure Fall Firm Full Immediately Last Message Offended Oppression Overthrown Pain Persecution Quickly Root Sake Short Short-Lived Straightway Stumble Suffering Temporary Themselves Time Tribulation Trouble Within Word Word's

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