Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
World English Bible (WEB)
They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.
Strong's King James
And{G2532} have{G2192}{(G5719)} no{G3756} root{G4491} in{G1722} themselves{G1438}, and{G235} so endure{G1526}{(G5748)} but for a time{G4340}: afterward{G1534}, when affliction{G2347} or{G2228} persecution{G1375} ariseth{G1096}{(G5637)} for{G1223} the word's sake{G3056}, immediately{G2112} they are offended{G4624}{(G5743)}.
The F.O.G *
(17) They have no root in themselves yet are temporary. Then affliction or persecution happens because of the Word and straightaway they are caused to stumble.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
and have not root in themselves, but are temporary; afterward tribulation or persecution having come because of the word, immediately they are stumbled.
