And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Lascivious doings (ασελγειαις). Associative instrumental ease after εξακολουθησουσιν (future active, for which verb see 1:16). See…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And many shall follow their pernicious ways. A marginal note suggests lascivious. A large number of manuscripts and versions read…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Many shall follow their pernicious ways.—“Pernicious ways” is a translation of the plural of the word just rendered “dest…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The false teachers will be popular with many followers. John speaks of the same phenomenon when, speaking of the false prophets who do not acknowle…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And many shall follow. It is, indeed, a significant offense to the weak when they see false doctrines received by widespread acceptance in…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And many shall follow their pernicious ways
Their principles and their practices, which lead to destruction. The Com…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Although the way of error is a hurtful way, many are always ready to walk in it. Let us take care that we give no opportunity to the enemy to blasp…

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