2 Timothy 3:5
ContextNET © | They will maintain the outward appearance 1 of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid people like these. 2 |
NIV © | having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. |
NASB © | holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; Avoid such men as these. |
NLT © | They will act as if they are religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. You must stay away from people like that. |
MSG © | They'll make a show of religion, but behind the scenes they're animals. Stay clear of these people. |
BBE © | Having a form of religion, but turning their backs on the power of it: go not with these. |
NRSV © | holding to the outward form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid them! |
NKJV © | having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! |
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NET © | They will maintain the outward appearance 1 of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid people like these. 2 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Or “form.” sn Outward appearance. Paul’s contrast with power in 3:5b shows that he regards this “form” to be outward, one of appearance rather than reality (cf. 1 Cor 4:19-20; 1 Thess 1:5). 2 tn Grk “and avoid these,” with the word “people” implied. |