Matthew 13:20-22
King James Version
20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;
21 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.
22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
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Matthew 13:20-22
New American Standard Bible
20 The one sown with seed on the rocky places, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21 yet he has no firm root in himself, but is only temporary, and when affliction or persecution occurs because of the [a]word, immediately he [b](A)falls away. 22 And the one sown with seed among the thorns, this is the one who hears the word, and the anxiety of (B)the [c]world and the (C)deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it [d]becomes unfruitful.
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- Matthew 13:21 I.e., message
- Matthew 13:21 I.e., from the faith
- Matthew 13:22 Or age
- Matthew 13:22 Or proves to be unfruitful
Matthew 13:20-22
English Standard Version
20 As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately (A)receives it with joy, 21 yet he has no root in himself, but (B)endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately (C)he falls away.[a] 22 As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but (D)the cares of (E)the world and (F)the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.
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- Matthew 13:21 Or stumbles
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