BSB
But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.
AKJV
Yet has he not root in himself, but endures for a while: for when tribulation or persecution rises because of the word, by and by he is offended.
CPDV
But he has no root in himself, so it is only for a time; then, when tribulation and persecution occur because of the word, he promptly stumbles.
ERV
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.
NHEB
yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.
SMT
And has no root in himself, but is for a time; and there being pressure or expulsion for the word, straightly is he offended.