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# they do not have root in themselves
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Having no root represents not fully understanding or believing God's word. Alternate translation: "they are like young plants that have no roots"
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# endure
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"continue in their belief"
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# tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word
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"tribulation or persecution comes because they believe God's message"
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# they immediately fall away
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In this parable, "fall away" means "stop believing God's message"
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