NET

17 But they have no root in themselves and do not endure. Then, when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they fall away.

Darby

17 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.

KJV

17 “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.”

Strong's

17 And ^G2532 have^G2192 no^G3756 root^G4491 in^G1722 themselves^G1438, and^G235 so endure^G1526 but for a time^G4340: afterward^G1534, when affliction^G2347 or^G2228 persecution^G1375 ariseth^G1096 for^G1223 the word's sake^G3056, immediately^G2112 they are offended^G4624.