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Mat 13:21. Ῥίζαν, root) which is plainly necessary, and springs from the word itself.-πρόσκαιρός ἐστι, is temporary)[613] He believes whilst the time inclines him; see Luk 8:13. The adjective τρόσκαιρος, taken alone, expresses somewhat good, but without perseverance; it is therefore followed here by the adversative particle δὲ, but, and in Mar 4:17, by εἶτα, afterwards.-θλίψεως, affliction) generally.-διωγμοῦ, persecution) specifically.[614]-διὰ τὸν λόγον, because of the word) when it is propagated by the mouth and expressed by the life.-εὐθὺς, immediately) That which is quickly produced, perishes quickly.[615]
[613] E. V. “dureth for a while.”-(I. B.)
[614] Persecution can be brought to bear against one either by an unkind side look, or by a jesting speech added in the way of mockery.-V. g.
[615] Σκανδαλίζεται) He is offended, and therefore relapses into unbelief.-V. g.