1 Timothy 4:2

of those who speak lies in hypocrisy, having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 after-times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and teachings of demons;

3forbidding to marry, commanding to abstain from food, which God created to be received with thanksgiving, for those[4:3] who believe and know the truth.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:24For there will arise false Christs, and false prophets, and will show great signs and wonders; so as, if possible, to lead even the chosen astray.

Romans 1:28And as they did not choose to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not becoming;

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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