2 Timothy 3:5

NETBible

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!

KJV
Having
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a form
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of godliness
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but
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denying
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the power
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thereof
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from
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such
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turn away
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NASB ©
holding
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to a form
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of godliness
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, although they have denied
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its power
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; Avoid
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such men as these
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.
NET [draft] ITL
They will maintain
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the outward appearance
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of religion
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but
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will have repudiated
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its
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power
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. So
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avoid
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people like these
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.
GREEK
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V-PMM-2S
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.