Mark 4:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 4:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 4:17 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 4:17 — KJV
“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. offended: or, stumbled, or, caused to fall into sin”
— Mark 4:17 (KJV)
Mark 4:17 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 4:17
“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. offended: he relapseth, or, falleth into sin”
Shares key themes with Mark 4:17: root, persecution, ariseth
“There is Elam and all her multitude round about her grave, all of them slain, fallen by the sword, which are gone down uncircumcised into the nether parts of the earth, which caused their terror in the land of the living; yet have they borne their shame with them that go down to the pit.”
Shares key themes with Mark 4:17: word, caused, fall
“Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands? dulcimer: or, singing: Chaldee, symphony”
Shares key themes with Mark 4:17: time, fall, into
“They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.”
Shares key themes with Mark 4:17: root, time, word
“And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.”
Shares key themes with Mark 4:17: time, word, fall
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