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Berean Standard Bible

“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.”

Matthew 13:21

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In explaining the parable of the sower, Jesus describes the seed that fell on rocky ground. This is the person who hears the word and receives it with joy.

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Berean Standard Bible (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.

World English Bible (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.

King James Version (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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But having no root in himself, he goes on for a time; and when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, he quickly becomes full of doubts.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas no tiene raíz en sí, antes es temporal: que venida la aflicción ó la persecución por la palabra, luego se ofende.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pero no hay profundidad en su experiencia, y las semillas no echan raíces profundas; luego, cuando aparecen los problemas o las persecuciones por causa de sus creencias, el entusiasmo se le desvanece y se aparta de Dios.

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