The next group immediately receive the word with joy- but they have no root in themselves, but are wanting in perseverance (or unstable), then when affliction or persecution comes on account of the word immediately they fall away.
Tommo in his translation says they are 'short term enthusiasts'.
Both the NIV and the NRSV just have 'they have no root'- and don't worry about the 'en heautois' (in themselves). I wonder why. I suppose it doesn't make a huge amount of difference. Although it does seem to heighten their rudderless state- that outside influences will always hold sway with them- extremely fickle. No, I disagree- I think it does make a difference.
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