Matthew 13:21
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordYet 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.
— Matthew 13:21, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (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.
American Standard Version (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.
Young's Literal Translation (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.