Mark 4:17
Parallel Translations


NASB: 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. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: But they don't develop any roots. They last for a short time. When suffering or persecution comes along because of the word, they immediately fall [from faith]. (GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: 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.
ASV: 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.
BBE: 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.
DBY: and they have no root in themselves, but are for a time: then, tribulation arising, or persecution on account of the word, immediately they are offended.
WEY: but they have no root within them. They last for a time; then, when suffering or persecution comes because of the Message, they are immediately overthrown.
WBS: 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 relapse.
WEB: They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.
YLT: and have not root in themselves, but are temporary; afterward tribulation or persecution having come because of the word, immediately they are stumbled.

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