1 Timothy 4:2

through the hypocrisy of liars, who are seared in their conscience,

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

In Context

1Now the Spirit says expressly, that, in the last times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and teachings suggested by demons,

3who forbid to marry, and command to abstain from meats, which God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe, and know the truth.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:24For false Christs and false prophets will arise, and will show great signs and wonders, so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

Romans 1:28And as they refused to acknowledge God, God delivered them up to an undiscerning mind, to do detestable things;

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 4:2-6

Apostasy Foretold; Christian Liberty. ( a. d. 64.) 1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be… Read the whole commentary →

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