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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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In this parable, "endure" means "continue to believe." Alternate translation: "continue in their belief"
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# tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word
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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]])
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# they immediately fall away
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In this parable, "fall away" means "stop believing God's message" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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