Mark 4:17

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: 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.

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.

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].

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.

DRB: 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.

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.