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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.

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

These are the people who trouble and grieve the hearts of earnest ministers; and there are some revivalists who never go to a place without getting…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Theophylact of Ohrid: Although the Lord appears to neglect his mother in the events mentioned above, He still honors her, s…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The seeds sown on the hard-beaten path indicate those who have a shallow reception of the word. Satan snatches it from them before it has had an op…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And have no root in themselves
The word has no root in their hearts, only in their natural affections: nor is the ro…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This parable contained instruction so important that all capable of hearing were obligated to pay attention to it. There are many things it is impo…

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