and they have no root in themselves, but are only temporary; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, straightway they stumble.

But Jesus, disregarding the word spoken, saith to the synagogue-ruler, "Fear not, only believe."

and He charged them that they should take nothing for the way, except a staff only; no bread, no wallet, no money in their girdle;

And, suddenly looking around, they no longer saw with themselves any one, except Jesus only.