# they do not have root in themselves

Having no root represents not fully understanding or believing God's word. Alternate translation: "they are like young plants that have no roots"

# endure

In this parable, "endure" means "continue to believe." Alternate translation: "continue in their belief" 

# tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word

The phrase "on account of the word" means "because they believe God's message. Alternate translation: "tribulation or persecution comes because they believe God's message" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])

# they immediately fall away

In this parable, "fall away" means "stop believing God's message" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])