2 Timothy 3:5 
Context| NETBible | They will maintain the outward appearance 1 of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid people like these. 2 |
| NIV © biblegateway 2Ti 3:5 |
having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. |
| NASB © biblegateway 2Ti 3:5 |
holding to a form of godliness, although they have denied its power; Avoid such men as these. |
| NLT © biblegateway 2Ti 3:5 |
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 © biblegateway 2Ti 3:5 |
They'll make a show of religion, but behind the scenes they're animals. Stay clear of these people. |
| BBE © SABDAweb 2Ti 3:5 |
Having a form of religion, but turning their backs on the power of it: go not with these. |
| NRSV © bibleoremus 2Ti 3:5 |
holding to the outward form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid them! |
| NKJV © biblegateway 2Ti 3:5 |
having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! |
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| NETBible | 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.” 1 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. |
