^{21 Ref} 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.

^{21 Ref} But having no root in himself, he goes on for a time; and when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, he quickly becomes full of doubts.

^{21 Ref} yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.