¹⁷ and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away.

¹⁷ and they have no firm root in themselves , but are only temporary ; then , when affliction or persecution arises because of the word , immediately they fall away .

¹⁷ They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.