1 Timothy 4:2

These will seduce, by a false appearance; and will utter a lie, and will be seared in their conscience;

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1But the Spirit saith explicitly, that in the latter times, some will depart from the faith; and will go after deceptive spirits, and after the doctrine of demons.

3and will forbid to marry; and will require abstinence from meats, which God hath created for use and for thankfulness, by them who believe and know the truth.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:24For there will arise false Messiahs, and mendacious prophets; who will exhibit great signs, so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

Romans 1:28And as they did not determine with themselves to know God, God gave them over to a vain mind; that they might do what they ought not,

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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