2 Timothy 3:5
They may give an outward impression of being religious, but they don't actually believe it works. Stay away from these people!
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In The King James Version
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 29:13The Lord says, “These people come and praise me with their words, and honor me with lip service, but their thoughts are miles away. Their worship of me only consists of them following rules people have taught them.
Isaiah 58:1Give a roar from the throat! Don't hold back! Shout out like a trumpet! Announce to my people how rebellious they are; denounce to the descendants of Jacob their sins.
Matthew 7:15Watch out for false prophets who come wearing sheep's clothing, but who on the inside are vicious wolves.
Romans 2:20You think you can set ignorant people straight, a teacher of “children,” because you know from the law all the truth there is to know.
Ephesians 4:14We shouldn't be little children any more, tossed about and blown along by every passing breeze of doctrine, confused by human trickery, led into error by crafty people who deceitfully scheme.
2 Thessalonians 3:14Take note of anyone who doesn't do what we're telling you in this letter, and make sure you don't associate with them, so that they may become embarrassed.
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 →