but because they have no root in themselves they last for a time; but when suffering or persecution ensues because of the Word, they at once fall away.

"Elijah does indeed first come," he said, "and restores all things, But how is it written about the Son of Man, that he will endure great suffering, and be rejected?

For those will be days of suffering the like of which has never been from the beginning of God's creation until now, and never shall be.

"O unbelieving generation!" replied Jesus; "how long must I be with you? How long must I be patient with you? Bring him to me."