Matthew 13:21

Full Chapter

October 6, 2025

KJV

Yet 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.

BSB

But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.

WEB

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

YLT

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

F.O.G Original

(21) But have no root in themselves but is temporary. Now when distress or persecution happens because of the message, straight-away it’s caused to stumble (fall away).

F.O.G

(21) But have no root in themselves but is temporary. Now when distress or persecution happens because of the message, straight-away it’s caused to stumble (fall away).

F.O.G MSG

but since they have no deep roots, they only last for a while. When trouble or persecution comes because of the Word, they quickly fall away.