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Matthew 13:6
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Matthew 13:6
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6 But when the sun rose, they were scorched, and since they had no root, they withered away.
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Matthew 13:6
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Matthew 13:6
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6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.
Matthew 13:21
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Matthew 13:21
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21 yet such a person has no root but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away.[a](A)
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- 13.21 Or stumbles
Matthew 13:21
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Matthew 13:21
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21 But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.(A)
James 1:11-12
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James 1:11-12
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11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the field; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. It is the same way with the rich; in the midst of a busy life, they will wither away.
Trial and Temptation
12 Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord[a] has promised to those who love him.(A)
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- 1.12 Gk he; other ancient authorities read God
James 1:11-12
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James 1:11-12
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11 For the sun rises with scorching heat(A) and withers(B) the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed.(C) In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.
12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial(D) because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life(E) that the Lord has promised to those who love him.(F)
Colossians 1:23
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Colossians 1:23
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23 provided that you continue securely established and steadfast in the faith, without shifting from the hope promised by the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature[a] under heaven. I, Paul, became a minister of this gospel.(A)
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- 1.23 Or in all creation
Colossians 1:23
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Colossians 1:23
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Ephesians 3:17
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Ephesians 3:17
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17 and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love.
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Ephesians 3:17
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Ephesians 3:17
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17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts(A) through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted(B) and established in love,
Luke 8:13
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Luke 8:13
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13 The ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root; they believe only for a while and in a time of testing fall away.
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Luke 8:13
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Luke 8:13
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13 Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away.(A)
Isaiah 49:10
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Isaiah 49:10
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10 they shall not hunger or thirst,
neither scorching wind nor sun shall strike them down,
for he who has pity on them will lead them
and by springs of water will guide them.(A)
Revelation 7:16
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Revelation 7:16
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16 They will hunger no more and thirst no more;
the sun will not strike them,
nor any scorching heat,(A)
Revelation 7:16
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Revelation 7:16
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Colossians 2:7
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Colossians 2:7
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7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.(A)
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Colossians 2:7
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Colossians 2:7
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7 rooted(A) and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught,(B) and overflowing with thankfulness.
Matthew 7:26-27
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Matthew 7:26-27
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26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its fall!”
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Matthew 7:26-27
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Matthew 7:26-27
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26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”
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