But since they don’t have deep roots, they don’t last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God’s word.

但他心里没有根，不过是暂时的，及至为道遭了患难，或是受了逼迫，立刻就跌倒了。

因心里没有根，不过是暂时的，一旦为道遭受患难或迫害，立刻就跌倒。

因心里没有根，不过是暂时的，一旦为道遭受患难或迫害，立刻就跌倒。

但他们心里没有根基，不过是暂时接受，一旦为道遭受患难和迫害，就立刻放弃了。

可是他们里面没有根，只是暂时的；一旦为道遭遇患难，受到迫害，就立刻跌倒了。

可是他们里面没有根而不能持久，一旦为这话语受患难或逼迫，他们立刻就放弃了。

但他心裏沒有根，不過是暫時的，及至為道遭了患難，或是受了逼迫，立刻就跌倒了。

因心裏沒有根，不過是暫時的，一旦為道遭受患難或迫害，立刻就跌倒。

因心裏沒有根，不過是暫時的，一旦為道遭受患難或迫害，立刻就跌倒。

但他們心裡沒有根基，不過是暫時接受，一旦為道遭受患難和迫害，就立刻放棄了。

可是他們裡面沒有根，只是暫時的；一旦為道遭遇患難，受到迫害，就立刻跌倒了。

自己心裏面卻沒有根，只是暫時的；後來為了道遭遇苦難或逼迫，立刻就絆跌了。

可是他們裡面沒有根而不能持久，一旦為這話語受患難或逼迫，他們立刻就放棄了。

但內無根、則亦暫耳、及患難窘逐、因道而興、即厭棄矣、

惟內無根、則亦暫耳、及為道而遇難窘逐、遂厭而棄之、

惟內無根、亦祇暫時、及為道而遇難窘逐、即躓蹶矣、

惟其內無根、蓬勃一時、不能持之以恆、一旦為道之故、而遭遇艱難困厄、則頹然而廢矣；

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.

But they have no roots. So they last only a short time. They quickly fall away from the faith when trouble or suffering comes because of the message.

And they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away.

But they have no root; they are short-lived. When distress or persecution comes because of the word, they immediately fall away.

and yet they have no firm root in themselves, but are only temporary; then, when affliction or persecution occurs because of the word, immediately they fall away.

and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when tribulation or persecution arises for the word’s sake, immediately they stumble.

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.

But they have no root in themselves; they are short-lived. When pressure or persecution comes because of the word, they immediately stumble.

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.

But they have no root in themselves and do not endure. Then, when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they fall away.

They have no root in themselves, but are short- lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.

And he added,“ God blesses those who do not fall away because of me.”

“ So I tell you, every sin and blasphemy can be forgiven— except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, which will never be forgiven.

and to keep you from being shaken by the troubles you were going through. But you know that we are destined for such troubles.Even while we were with you, we warned you that troubles would soon come— and they did, as you well know.That is why, when I could bear it no longer, I sent Timothy to find out whether your faith was still strong. I was afraid that the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless.

Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seed sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow.But the plant soon wilted under the hot sun, and since it didn’t have deep roots, it died.

This kind of talk spreads like cancer, as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus.They have left the path of truth, claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way, they have turned some people away from the faith.

Just think how much worse the punishment will be for those who have trampled on the Son of God, and have treated the blood of the covenant, which made us holy, as if it were common and unholy, and have insulted and disdained the Holy Spirit who brings God’s mercy to us.

But since they don’t have deep roots, they don’t last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God’s word.

“ I know that you live in the city where Satan has his throne, yet you have remained loyal to me. You refused to deny me even when Antipas, my faithful witness, was martyred among you there in Satan’s city.

Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.

The first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them.

If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

Jesus said to the people who believed in him,“ You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.

“ Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You will be hated all over the world because you are my followers.And many will turn away from me and betray and hate each other.

He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you.Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.“ Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned.But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!

“ How dare you go on persecuting me, saying,‘ It’s his own fault’?

Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil will throw some of you into prison to test you. You will suffer for ten days. But if you remain faithful even when facing death, I will give you the crown of life.

These people left our churches, but they never really belonged with us; otherwise they would have stayed with us. When they left, it proved that they did not belong with us.

For what hope do the godless have when God cuts them off and takes away their life?Will God listen to their cry when trouble comes upon them?Can they take delight in the Almighty? Can they call to God at any time?

As you know, everyone from the province of Asia has deserted me— even Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised want to look good to others. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching that the cross of Christ alone can save.

Demas has deserted me because he loves the things of this life and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus has gone to Dalmatia.