Matthew 13:21

NIV: But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.

NAS: yet he has no firm root in himself, but is only temporary, and when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he falls away.

KJV: 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.

GWT: Since he doesn't have any root, he lasts only a little while. When suffering or persecution comes along because of the word, he immediately falls [from faith].

ASV: 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.

BBE: But having no root in himself, he goes on for a time; and when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, he quickly becomes full of doubts.

DBY: but has no root in himself, but is for a time only; and when tribulation or persecution happens on account of the word, he is immediately offended.

DRB: Yet hath he not root in himself, but is only for a time: and when there ariseth tribulation and persecution because of the word, he is presently scandalized.

WBS: Yet he hath not root in himself, but endureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, forthwith he is offended.

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

YLT: and he hath not root in himself, but is temporary, and persecution or tribulation having happened because of the word, immediately he is stumbled.