Verse Comparison: Matthew 13:21
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
Yet it has no real root in him, but is temporary (inconstant, lasts but a little while); and when affliction {or} trouble {or} persecution comes on account of the Word, at once he is caused to stumble [he is repelled and begins to distrust and desert Him Whom he ought to trust and obey] {and} he falls away.
Contemporary English Version
But they don't have deep 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
but has no root in himself, but is for a time only; and when tribulation or persecution happens on account of the word, he is immediately 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 he doesn't have any root in himself, he lasts for only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes along because of the word, he immediately falls away.
King James Version
Yet 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.
New American Standard Bible
yet he has no {firm} root in himself, but is {only} temporary, and when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he falls away.
New International Version
But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.
New King James Version
yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
yet he has no firm root in himself, but it has only temporary impact, and when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he falls away.
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.