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NASB | 2 Timothy 3:5 holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; Avoid such men as these. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 3:5 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. |
Bible Question (short): Is 2 Timothy describing modern people? |
Question (full): Hello, In 2 Timothy, chapter 3...there is described the type of people that will arise in the end times: 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 pleasure more than lovers of God; 5)Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof; from such turn away... (KJV) My question is; Do you suppose this could be describing people right now in America and in the world? |