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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)