Matthew 13:21

King James Version

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.

Berean Standard Bible

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.

World English Bible

yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.

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