NET Bible
"But they have no root in themselves and do not endure. Then, when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they fall away."
— Mark 4:17, NET Bible
“And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended.”
“and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, straightway they stumble. ”
“They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.”
“And they have no root in themselves, but are only for a time: and then when tribulation and persecution ariseth for the word they are presently scandalized.”
“And they have no root in themselves, but go on for a time; then, when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, they quickly become full of doubts.”
“And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended.”
The sower sows the word.
These are the ones on the path where the word is sown: Whenever they hear, immediately Satan comes and snatches the word that was sown in them.
These are the ones sown on rocky ground: As soon as they hear the word, they receive it with joy.
But they have no root in themselves and do not endure. Then, when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they fall away.
Others are the ones sown among thorns: They are those who hear the word,
but worldly cares, the seductiveness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it produces nothing.
But these are the ones sown on good soil: They hear the word and receive it and bear fruit, one thirty times as much, one sixty, and one a hundred.”