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Matthew 13:21
New International Version
Matthew 13:21
New International Version
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)
Matthew 13:21
English Standard Version
Matthew 13:21
English Standard Version
21 yet he has no root in himself, but (A)endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately (B)he falls away.[a]
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- Matthew 13:21 Or stumbles
Matthew 13:21
New American Standard Bible
Matthew 13:21
New American Standard Bible
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.
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- Matthew 13:21 I.e., message
- Matthew 13:21 I.e., from the faith
Matthew 13:21
King James Version
Matthew 13:21
King James Version
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.
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