Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.
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.
Strong's King James
Yet{G1161} hath he{G2192}{(G5719)} not{G3756} root{G4491} in{G1722} himself{G1438}, but{G235} dureth{G2076}{(G5748)} for a while{G4340}: for{G1161} when tribulation{G2347} or{G2228} persecution{G1375} ariseth{G1096}{(G5637)} because{G1223} of the word{G3056}, by and by{G2117} he is offended{G4624}{(G5743)}.
The F.O.G *
(21) But have no root in themselves but is temporary. Now when distress or persecution happens because of the message, straight-away it's caused to stumble (fall away).
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
and he hath not root in himself, but is temporary, and persecution or tribulation having happened because of the word, immediately he is stumbled.
