Mark 4:17

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.

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Other Translations for Mark 4:17

BSB
But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
AKJV
And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution rises for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.
CPDV
But they have no root in themselves, and so they are for a limited time. And when next tribulation and persecution arises because of the word, they quickly fall away.
ERV
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.
NHEB
And they have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. Then, when oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.
SMT
And have no root in themselves, but are temporary; then pressure having been or expulsion for the word, quickly are they scandalized.

Commentary for Mark 4:17

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Overview of Mark 4:17
Summary
Shallow believers abandon faith when hardship arrives
Event
Believers fall away under persecution
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching