2 Timothy 3:1,5 - Compare All Versions

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But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days.

having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.

But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.

having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.

You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times.

They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!

But know this: Hard times will come in the last days.

holding to the form of godliness but denying its power.  Avoid these people.

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come

having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!

Don’t be naive. There are difficult times ahead. As the end approaches, people are going to be self-absorbed, money-hungry, self-promoting, stuck-up, profane, contemptuous of parents, crude, coarse, dog-eat-dog, unbending, slanderers, impulsively wild, savage, cynical, treacherous, ruthless, bloated windbags, addicted to lust, and allergic to God. They’ll make a show of religion, but behind the scenes they’re animals. Stay clear of these people.

Don’t be naive. There are difficult times ahead. As the end approaches, people are going to be self-absorbed, money-hungry, self-promoting, stuck-up, profane, contemptuous of parents, crude, coarse, dog-eat-dog, unbending, slanderers, impulsively wild, savage, cynical, treacherous, ruthless, bloated windbags, addicted to lust, and allergic to God. They’ll make a show of religion, but behind the scenes they’re animals. Stay clear of these people.

But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

holding to a form of godliness although they have denied its power; avoid such people as these.

But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear].

holding to a form of [outward] godliness (religion), although they have denied its power [for their conduct nullifies their claim of faith]. Avoid such people and keep far away from them.

But understand this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

They will maintain the outward appearance of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid people like these.