Devine Scripture

Mark 4:17

Mark chapter 4 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble.

Context

v.16And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy;

v.17This passage

v.18And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they that have heard the word,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 24:9

    Then shall they deliver you up unto tribulation, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all the nations for my name’s sake.

  • John 8:31

    Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed him, If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples;

  • 2 Timothy 4:10

    for Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

  • John 15:2

    Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh it away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he cleanseth it, that it may bear more fruit.

  • Galatians 6:12

    As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.

  • 2 Timothy 4:16

    At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account.