Verse Comparison: Mark 4:17
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
And they have no real root in themselves, and so they endure for a little while; then when trouble or persecution arises on account of the Word, they immediately are offended (become displeased, indignant, resentful) {and} they stumble {and} fall away.
Contemporary English Version
But they don't have any roots, and they don't last very long. As soon as life gets hard or the message gets them in trouble, they give up.
Darby English Version
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.
Good News Bible
But it does not sink deep into them, and they don't last long. So when trouble or persecution comes because of the message, they give up at once.
International Standard Version
but since they don't have any roots in themselves, they last for only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes along because of the word, they immediately fall away.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
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.
New International Version
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.
New King James Version
and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when tribulation or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they stumble.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
and they have no firm root in themselves, but have only temporariness; then, when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they fall away.
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.
