2 Timothy 3:5
even having the appearance of piety while rejecting its virtue. And so, avoid them.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
In Context
4traitorous, reckless, self-important, loving pleasure more than God,
Cross References
Isaiah 29:13And the Lord said: Since this people have drawn near to me only with their mouth, and their lips glorify me while their heart is far from me, and their fear of me is based on the commandments and doctrines of men,
Isaiah 58:1Cry out! Cease not! Exalt your voice like a trumpet, and announce to my people their wicked acts, and to the house of Jacob their sins.
Matthew 7:15Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
Romans 2:20an instructor to the foolish, a teacher to children, because you have a type of knowledge and truth in the law.
Ephesians 4:14So may we then no longer be little children, disturbed and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the wickedness of men, and by the craftiness which deceives unto error.
2 Thessalonians 3:14But if anyone does not obey our word by this epistle, take note of him and do not keep company with him, so that he may be ashamed.
Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 3:2-10
Marks of Perilous Times. ( a. d. 66.) 1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of… Read the whole commentary →