Mark 4:17

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

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.

BSB

But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.

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.

F.O.G Original

(17) They have no root in themselves yet are temporary. Then affliction or persecution happens because of the Word and straightaway they are caused to stumble.

F.O.G

(17) They have no root in themselves yet are temporary. Then affliction or persecution happens because of the Word and straightaway they are caused to stumble.

F.O.G MSG

¹⁷but they have no deep roots in themselves. They endure only for a short time, and when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.