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.

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.

and he hath not root in himself, but is temporary, and persecution or tribulation having happened because of the word, immediately he is stumbled.

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.