Markus 4:17

4:17 But ¹  they have no root in themselves and do not endure. ²  Then, when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately they fall away.

Markus 6:26

6:26 Although it grieved the king deeply, ³  he did not want to reject her request because of his oath and his guests.

[4:17]  ¹ tn Grk “And.” Here καί (kai) has been translated as “but” to indicate the contrast present in this context.

[4:17]  ² tn Grk “are temporary.”

[6:26]  ³ tn Grk “and being deeply grieved, the king did not want.”