2019-04-02 19:42:46 +00:00
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# they do not have root in themselves
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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2019-04-02 19:42:46 +00:00
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Having no root represents not fully understanding or believing God's word. Alternate translation: "they are like young plants that have no roots"
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# endure
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2023-04-03 19:57:29 +00:00
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"continue in their belief"
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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2018-09-26 19:57:58 +00:00
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# tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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2023-04-03 19:57:29 +00:00
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"tribulation or persecution comes because they believe God's message"
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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2018-09-26 19:57:58 +00:00
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# they immediately fall away
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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2023-04-03 19:57:29 +00:00
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In this parable, "fall away" means "stop believing God's message"
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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