ASV: yet hath he not root in himself, but endureth for a while; and when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway he stumbleth.
BBE: But having no root in himself, he goes on for a time; and when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, he quickly becomes full of doubts.
DBY: but 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.
KJV: 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.
WEY: It has struck no root, however, within him. He continues for a time, but when suffering comes, or persecution, because of the Message, he at once stumbles and falls.
WBS: Yet he hath not root in himself, but endureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, forthwith he is offended.
WEB: yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.
YLT: and he hath not root in himself, but is temporary, and persecution or tribulation having happened because of the word, immediately he is stumbled.
