Matthew 13:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But he doesn't have deep roots in himself, so he only lasts for a little while. When trouble or hate comes his way because of God's message, he gets offended and walks away pretty quickly.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Without deep roots, you'll bail when things get hard.

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