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Luke 8:13 KJV (With Strong’s)

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They
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
on
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
the rock
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
petra (Greek #4073)
a (mass of) rock (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: rock.
Pronounce: pet'-ra
Origin: feminine of the same as 4074
are they, which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
, when
hotan (Greek #3752)
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
KJV usage: as long (soon) as, that, + till, when(-soever), while.
Pronounce: hot'-an
Origin: from 3753 and 302
they hear
akouo (Greek #191)
to hear (in various senses)
KJV usage: give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
Pronounce: ak-oo'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, receive
dechomai (Greek #1209)
to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: accept, receive, take. Compare 2983.
Pronounce: dekh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a primary verb
c the word
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
with
meta (Greek #3326)
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between 575 or 1537 and 1519 or 4314; less intimate than 1722 and less close than 4862)
KJV usage: after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
Pronounce: met-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition (often used adverbially)
joy
chara (Greek #5479)
cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
KJV usage: gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).
Pronounce: khar-ah'
Origin: from 5463
; and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
these
houtos (Greek #3778)
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
KJV usage: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
Pronounce: hoo'-tos
Origin: οὗτοι (hoo'-toy), nominative feminine singular αὕτη (how'-tay), and nominative feminine plural αὕται (how'-tahee) from the article 3588 and 846
have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
no
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
root
rhiza (Greek #4491)
a "root" (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: root.
Pronounce: hrid'-zah
Origin: apparently a primary word
d, which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
for
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
a while
kairos (Greek #2540)
an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
KJV usage: X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. Compare 5550.
Pronounce: kahee-ros'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
believe
pisteuo (Greek #4100)
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
KJV usage: believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with.
Pronounce: pist-yoo'-o
Origin: from 4102
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
time
kairos (Greek #2540)
an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
KJV usage: X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. Compare 5550.
Pronounce: kahee-ros'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
of temptation
peirasmos (Greek #3986)
a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity
KJV usage: temptation, X try.
Pronounce: pi-ras-mos'
Origin: from 3985
fall away
aphistemi (Greek #868)
to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt; usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc.
KJV usage: depart, draw (fall) away, refrain, withdraw self.
Pronounce: af-is'-tay-mee
Origin: from 575 and 2476
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Psa. 106:12‑13• 12Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.
 13They soon forgot his works; they waited not for his counsel: (Psa. 106:12‑13)
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Isa. 58:2• 2Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that doeth righteousness, and hath not forsaken the ordinance of their God; they ask of me the ordinances of righteousness, they take delight in approaching to God: (Isa. 58:2)
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Gal. 3:1,4• 1O senseless Galatians, who has bewitched you; to whom, as before your very eyes, Jesus Christ has been portrayed, crucified among you?
 4Have ye suffered so many things in vain, if indeed also in vain? (Gal. 3:1,4)
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Gal. 4:15• 15What then was your blessedness? for I bear you witness that, if possible, plucking out your own eyes ye would have given them to me. (Gal. 4:15)
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Prov. 12:3• 3A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. (Prov. 12:3)
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Hos. 6:4• 4What shall I do unto thee, Ephraim? What shall I do unto thee, Judah? For your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the dew that early passeth away. (Hos. 6:4)

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Psa. 106:12‑14• 12Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.
 13They soon forgot his works; they waited not for his counsel:
 14And they lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted *God in the desert. (Psa. 106:12‑14)
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Isa. 58:2• 2Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that doeth righteousness, and hath not forsaken the ordinance of their God; they ask of me the ordinances of righteousness, they take delight in approaching to God: (Isa. 58:2)
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Ezek. 33:32• 32And behold, thou art unto them as a lovely song, a pleasant voice, and one that playeth well on an instrument; and they hear thy words, but they do them not. (Ezek. 33:32)
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Matt. 13:20‑21• 20But he that is sown on the rocky places--this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy,
 21but has no root in himself, but is for a time only; and when tribulation or persecution happens on account of the word, he is immediately offended. (Matt. 13:20‑21)
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Mark 4:16‑17• 16And these are they in like manner who are sown upon the rocky places, who when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy,
 17and they have no root in themselves, but are for a time: then, tribulation arising, or persecution on account of the word, immediately they are offended. (Mark 4:16‑17)
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Mark 6:20• 20for Herod feared John knowing that he was a just and holy man, and kept him safe; and having heard him, did many things, and heard him gladly. (Mark 6:20)
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John 5:35• 35*He* was the burning and shining lamp, and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light. (John 5:35)
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Gal. 3:1,4• 1O senseless Galatians, who has bewitched you; to whom, as before your very eyes, Jesus Christ has been portrayed, crucified among you?
 4Have ye suffered so many things in vain, if indeed also in vain? (Gal. 3:1,4)
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Gal. 4:15‑20• 15What then was your blessedness? for I bear you witness that, if possible, plucking out your own eyes ye would have given them to me.
 16So I have become your enemy in speaking the truth to you?
 17They are not rightly zealous after you, but desire to shut you out from us, that ye may be zealous after them.
 18But it is right to be zealous at all times in what is right, and not only when I am present with you--
 19my children, of whom I again travail in birth until Christ shall have been formed in you:
 20and I should wish to be present with you now, and change my voice, for I am perplexed as to you. (Gal. 4:15‑20)
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Job 19:28• 28If ye say, How shall we persecute him? when the root of the matter is found in me, (Job 19:28)
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Prov. 12:3,12• 3A man shall not be established by wickedness; but the root of the righteous shall not be moved.
 12The wicked desireth the net of evil men; but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. (Prov. 12:3,12)
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Eph. 3:17• 17that the Christ may dwell, through faith, in your hearts, being rooted and founded in love, (Eph. 3:17)
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Col. 2:7• 7rooted and built up in him, and assured in the faith, even as ye have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. (Col. 2:7)
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Jude 12• 12These are spots in your love-feasts, feasting together with you without fear, pasturing themselves; clouds without water, carried along by the winds; autumnal trees, without fruit, twice dead, rooted up; (Jude 12)
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Luke 22:31‑32• 31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to have you, to sift you as wheat;
 32but *I* have besought for thee that thy faith fail not; and *thou*, when once thou hast been restored, confirm thy brethren. (Luke 22:31‑32)
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Hos. 6:4• 4What shall I do unto thee, Ephraim? What shall I do unto thee, Judah? For your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the dew that early passeth away. (Hos. 6:4)
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John 2:23‑25• 23And when he was in Jerusalem, at the passover, at the feast, many believed on his name, beholding his signs which he wrought.
 24But Jesus himself did not trust himself to them, because he knew all men,
 25and that he had not need that any should testify of man, for himself knew what was in man. (John 2:23‑25)
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John 8:30‑32• 30As he spoke these things many believed on him.
 31Jesus therefore said to the Jews who believed him, If ye abide in my word, ye are truly my disciples;
 32and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free. (John 8:30‑32)
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John 12:42‑43• 42Although indeed from among the rulers also many believed on him, but on account of the Pharisees did not confess him, that they might not be put out of the synagogue:
 43for they loved glory from men rather than glory from God. (John 12:42‑43)
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John 15:2,6• 2As to every branch in me not bearing fruit, he takes it away; and as to every one bearing fruit, he purges it that it may bring forth more fruit.
 6Unless any one abide in me he is cast out as the branch, and is dried up; and they gather them and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. (John 15:2,6)
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Acts 8:13‑23• 13And Simon also himself believed; and, having been baptised, continued constantly with Philip; and, beholding the signs and great works of power which took place, was astonished.
 14And the apostles who were in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John;
 15who, having come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit;
 16for he was not yet fallen upon any of them, only they were baptised to the name of the Lord Jesus.
 17Then they laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
 18But Simon, having seen that by the laying on of the hands of the apostles the Holy Spirit was given, offered them money,
 19saying, Give to me also this power, in order that on whomsoever I may lay hands he may receive the Holy Spirit.
 20And Peter said to him, Thy money go with thee to destruction, because thou hast thought that the gift of God can be obtained by money.
 21Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter, for thy heart is not upright before God.
 22Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and supplicate the Lord, if indeed the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee;
 23for I see thee to be in the gall of bitterness, and bond of unrighteousness. (Acts 8:13‑23)
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1 Cor. 13:2• 2And if I have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. (1 Cor. 13:2)
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1 Cor. 15:2• 2by which also ye are saved, (if ye hold fast the word which I announced to you as the glad tidings,) unless indeed ye have believed in vain. (1 Cor. 15:2)
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Col. 1:23• 23if indeed ye abide in the faith founded and firm, and not moved away from the hope of the glad tidings, which ye have heard, which have been proclaimed in the whole creation which is under heaven, of which *I* Paul became minister. (Col. 1:23)
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1 Thess. 3:5• 5For this reason *I* also, no longer able to refrain myself, sent to know your faith, lest perhaps the tempter had tempted you and our labour should be come to nothing. (1 Thess. 3:5)
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1 Tim. 1:19• 19maintaining faith and a good conscience; which last some, having put away, have made shipwreck as to faith; (1 Tim. 1:19)
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2 Tim. 2:18‑19• 18men who as to the truth have gone astray, saying that the resurrection has taken place already; and overthrow the faith of some.
 19Yet the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, The Lord knows those that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of the Lord withdraw from iniquity. (2 Tim. 2:18‑19)
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Heb. 10:39• 39But *we* are not drawers back to perdition, but of faith to saving the soul. (Heb. 10:39)
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James 2:26• 26For as the body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. (James 2:26)
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2 Peter 2:20,22• 20For if after having escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, again entangled, they are subdued by these, their last state is worse than the first.
 22But that word of the true proverb has happened to them: The dog has turned back to his own vomit; and, The washed sow to her rolling in mud. (2 Peter 2:20,22)
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1 John 2:19• 19They went out from among us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have surely remained with us, but that they might be made manifest that none are of us. (1 John 2:19)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But those upon the rock, those who when they hear receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a time, and in time of trial fall away.

W. Kelly Translation

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But those upon the rock, those who when they hear, receive the Word with joy, but having no root they believe only for a while, and in time of temptation fall away.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)