Verse 13

They on the rock are they, who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  De på steinen er de som, når de hører, tar imot ordet med glede; og disse har ingen rot, de tror for en tid, men i fristelsens tid faller de bort.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  De som falt på steinete grunn, er de som hører ordet og tar imot det med glede, men disse har ingen rot; de tror for en tid, men når prøvelsens tid kommer, faller de fra.

• Norsk King James

  De som er på stein, er de som, når de hører, mottar ordet med glede; men de har ingen rot; de tror en tid, men i fristelsens tid faller de bort.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  De på steingrunnen er de som tar imot ordet med glede når de hører det, men de har ingen rot; de tror for en tid, men i prøvelsens stund faller de fra.

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  De på steingrunn er de som, når de hører, med glede tar imot ordet, men de har ingen rot; de tror til en tid, men i fristelsens stund faller de fra.

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  De på steingrunn er de som, når de hører, med glede tar imot ordet, men de har ingen rot, og de tror til en tid, men i prøvelsens stund faller de fra.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  De på steingrunn er de som når de hører, tar imot ordet med glede, men de har ingen rot. De tror en stund, men i fristelsens tid faller de fra.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  De som hører på steinlaget, mottar ordet med fryd, men de har ingen dyp forankring. De tror et øyeblikk, men når prøvelsens tid kommer, faller de fra.

• gpt4.5-preview

  De på steingrunn er de som, når de hører, tar imot ordet med glede, men de har ingen rot; de tror for en stund, og i prøvelsens stund faller de fra.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  De på steingrunn er de som, når de hører, tar imot ordet med glede, men de har ingen rot; de tror for en stund, og i prøvelsens stund faller de fra.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  De på steingrunn er de som tar imot ordet med glede når de hører det, men de har ingen rot. De tror en tid, men i prøvelsens stund faller de fra.

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  The seed on the rocky ground represents those who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in times of testing, they fall away.

• biblecontext

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• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  De på berggrunnen er de som tar imot ordet med glede når de hører det, men de har ingen rot. De tror for en tid, men i prøvelsens stund faller de fra.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Men de paa Klippen ere de, som annamme Ordet med Glæde, naar de det høre; og disse have ikke Rod; de troe til en Tid og falde fra i Fristelsens Tid.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  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.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  De på steingrunn er de som når de hører, mottar ordet med glede; men de har ingen rot, de tror en stund, men i prøvelsens tid faller de fra.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  De på klippen er de som, når de hører ordet, tar imot det med glede; men de har ingen rot, de tror en stund, men faller fra i prøvelsens tid.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  De på steingrunn er de som, når de hører, med glede tar imot ordet, men de har ingen rot; de tror bare for en tid, og i fristelsens stund faller de fra.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  De på steingrunnen er de som hører ordet og med glede tar imot det; men de har ingen rot, slik at de bare tror en tid og faller fra i prøvelsens stund.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  De på steingrunn er de som tar imot ordet med glede når de hører det; men de har ingen rot, de tror for en tid, og når prøvelser kommer, faller de fra.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  They on the stonnes are they which when they heare receave the worde with ioye. But these have noo rootes which for a whyle beleve and in tyme of temtacio goo awaye.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  But they on ye stone, are soch as whan they heare it, receaue the worde with ioye, and these haue no rote: they beleue for a whyle, and in the tyme of temptacion they fall awaye.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  But they that are on the stones, are they which when they haue heard, receiue ye word with ioy: but they haue no rootes: which for a while beleeue, but in the time of tentation goe away.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  They on the stones, are they which when they heare, receaue the worde with ioy: & these haue no rootes, which for a whyle beleue, and in tyme of temptation go away.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ‹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.›

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root, who believe for a while, then fall away in time of temptation.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  `And those upon the rock: They who, when they may hear, with joy do receive the word, and these have no root, who for a time believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And those on the rock [are] they who, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And those on the rock are those who with joy give hearing to the word; but having no root, they have faith for a time, and when the test comes they give up.

• World English Bible (2000)

  Those on the rock are they who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; but these have no root, who believe for a while, then fall away in time of temptation.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in a time of testing fall away.

Referenced Verses

• Mark 6:20 : 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
• Prov 12:12 : 12 The wicked desires the catch of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit.
• Isa 58:2 : 2 Yet they seek me daily and delight to know my ways, as a nation that practiced righteousness and did not forsake the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice and take delight in approaching God.
• Ezek 33:32 : 32 And indeed, you are to them as a very lovely song of one who has a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear your words, but they do not do them.
• Hos 6:4 : 4 O Ephraim, what shall I do to you? O Judah, what shall I do to you? for your goodness is like a morning cloud, and as the early dew it vanishes.
• Matt 13:20-21 : 20 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21 But they have no root and last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
• Mark 4:16-17 : 16 And these are likewise the ones sown on stony ground; who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness; 17 and have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when affliction or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they are offended.
• Job 19:28 : 28 But you should say, 'Why do we persecute him, since the root of the matter is found in me?'
• Ps 106:12-14 : 12 Then they believed his words; they sang his praise. 13 They soon forgot his works; they did not wait for his counsel. 14 But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.
• Prov 12:3 : 3 A man will not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will not be moved.
• Jude 1:12 : 12 These are spots in your love feasts, while they feast with you without fear, serving only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried about by the winds; late autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, pulled up by the roots;
• Luke 22:31-32 : 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith does not fail: and when you have returned, strengthen your brethren.
• John 2:23-25 : 23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs which he did. 24 But Jesus did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all men, 25 And had no need that anyone should testify of man, for he knew what was in man.
• John 8:30-32 : 30 As he spoke these words, many believed in him. 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed; 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
• John 12:42-43 : 42 Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
• John 15:2 : 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may produce more fruit.
• John 15:6 : 6 If anyone does not abide in me, he is cast forth as a branch and is withered; and men gather them and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
• Acts 8:13-23 : 13 Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs that were done. 14 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, 15 When they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. 16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. 18 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, 19 Saying, Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit. 20 But Peter said to him, Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money. 21 You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God. 22 Repent therefore of this wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. 23 For I perceive that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.
• 1 Cor 13:2 : 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.
• 1 Cor 15:2 : 2 By which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain.
• Gal 3:1 : 1 O foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ has been clearly set forth, crucified among you?
• Gal 3:4 : 4 Have you suffered so many things in vain, if indeed it is in vain?
• Gal 4:15-20 : 15 Where then is that blessing you spoke of? For I bear you witness that, if possible, you would have plucked out your own eyes and given them to me. 16 Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth? 17 They zealously court you, but not for good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may have zeal for them. 18 But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only when I am present with you. 19 My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you, 20 I desire to be present with you now and to change my tone; for I have doubts about you.
• Eph 3:17 : 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
• Col 1:23 : 23 If you continue in the faith grounded and settled, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which you have heard, and which was preached to every creature under heaven; of which I, Paul, am made a minister;
• Col 2:7 : 7 Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
• 1 Thess 3:5 : 5 For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know about your faith, lest by some means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor might be in vain.
• 1 Tim 1:19 : 19 Holding faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected concerning faith have suffered shipwreck,
• 2 Tim 2:18-19 : 18 who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity."
• Heb 10:39 : 39 But we are not of those who draw back to destruction, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.
• Jas 2:26 : 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
• 2 Pet 2:20 : 20 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning.
• 2 Pet 2:22 : 22 But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: "The dog returns to his own vomit," and "the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire."
• 1 John 2:19 : 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us.