Mark 4:17
Mark · New Testament · Chapter 4
“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.”Mark 4:17
What Does Mark 4:17 Mean?
Mark 4:17 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 4, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Mark 4:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:11“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.”Matthew 24:10“And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.”Matthew 11:6“And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.”1 Thessalonians 3:3“That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.”Matthew 12:31“Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.”Matthew 13:21“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.”John 15:2“Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.”Revelation 2:10“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”Job 19:28“But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me?”Job 27:8“For what is the hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soul?”Matthew 24:9“Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.”Mark 4:5“And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:”Luke 6:49“But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.”Luke 12:10“And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.”John 8:31“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;”1 Corinthians 10:12“Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.”2 Timothy 1:15“This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.”2 Timothy 2:17“And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;”2 Timothy 4:16“At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.”Hebrews 10:29“Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?”
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