"And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the …" — Mark 4:17

Mark 4:17 · 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. {offended: or, stumbled, or, caused to fall into sin}”

— Mark 4:17

Verse 16

And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

Verse 18

And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

Mark 4 — Context

And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

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. {offended: or, stumbled, or, caused to fall into sin}

And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. {lusts: or, inordinate desires}

Cross References

Matthew 11:6

And blessed is {he}, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

1 Thessalonians 3:3-5

That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. {there unto: or, to sufferings, or, to persecution}

John 15:2-7

Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every {branch} that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

Revelation 2:10

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast {some} of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Matthew 12:31

Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy {against} the {Holy} Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.

Revelation 2:13

I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, {even} where Satan's seat {is}: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas {was} my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

2 Timothy 4:16

At my first answer no man stood with me, but all {men} forsook me: {I pray God} that it may not be laid to their charge.

John 8:31

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, {then} are ye my disciples indeed;