Matthew 13:21

American Standard Version

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.

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Matthew 13:21 in other translations

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

Matthew 13:21 · World English Bible

Matthew 13:21 in context

  1. 19When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the evil one, and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. This is he that was sown by the way side.
  2. 20And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;
  3. 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.
  4. 22And he that was sown among the thorns, this is he that heareth the word; and the care of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
  5. 23And he that was sown upon the good ground, this is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; who verily beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.