Matthew 13:21. Yet hath he not root in himself. His apparent Christian life is rooted only in the temporary excitement about him.

Endureth for a while. The expression implies also: ‘is the creature of circumstances.'

Tribulation, afflictions; persecution, a special form of affliction; all arising because of the word, and intended to strengthen, as the sunshine the plant; but the plant without root is withered.

Forthwith (as in the reception of the word) he is offended, or ‘taketh offence and falleth.' Sentimental, superficial, changeful, one-sided professors of Christianity. The parable does not decide whether such have really been subjects of grace.

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