When exposed to the blazing sun of “tribulation or persecution, ” they become so fearful that they lose their joy and strength and give up following Christ. The deeper reason for their fear, however, is not opposition.
दृष्टान्ताचा हा भाग अशा व्यक्‍तींना सूचित करतो जे “वचन आनंदाने ग्रहण करितात, ” आणि“ काही वेळपर्यंत ” आवेशाने येशूचे अनुकरण करतात.