But he has no root in himself and does not endure; when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he falls away.

Immediately she hurried back to the king and made her request: "I want the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately."

"Would any one of you say to your slave who comes in from the field after plowing or shepherding sheep, 'Come at once and sit down for a meal'?

And when you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be afraid. For these things must happen first, but the end will not come at once."