A form of godliness (μορφωσιν ευσεβειας). For μορφωσιν, see Ro 2:20. The outward shape without the reality.

Having …

Having a form of godliness. That is, they profess religion, or are in connection with the church. This shows that the apostle referred to …

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof.—Keeping up a show of observing the outward forms of religion, …

Yet they are religious—“having a form of godliness but denying its power.” Timothy is told to turn away from such hypocrites.

From those turn away. This exhortation sufficiently shows that Paul does not speak of a distant posterity, nor foretell what would happen …

Having a form of godliness
Either a mere external show of religion, pretending great piety and holiness, being outwa…

Even in gospel times there would be perilous times; because of persecution from without, and still more because of corruptions within. Men love to …

1. Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on how to handle present tribulations and dangers; here, he shows him how to stand against fut…