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Deception's Messengers
Scholars clarify that the apostasy mentioned in the previous verse spreads through the influence of human teachers. These are not merely mistaken individuals, but "hypocritical liars" who knowingly teach falsehood. Their deception is a deliberate act performed under a mask of piety to mislead believers.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 4:2
18th Century
Theologian
Speaking lies in hypocrisy. en upokrisei qeudologwn. Or rather, "by, or through the hypocrisy of those speaking lies." This is ho…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 4:2
Through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies (εν υποκρισε ψευδολογων). For υποκρισις, see Ga 2:13. Ψευδολογος (ψευδησ, λεγω) Ko…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 4:2
19th Century
Bishop
Speaking lies in hypocrisy.—The Greek words here should be translated, through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies.<…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 4:2
The apostle uses strong language in describing the teachers of the false doctrines he is about to mention. He declares that they are “hypocritical …
John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 4:2
16th Century
Theologian
Speaking lies in hypocrisy: if these words refer to “demons,” then this phrase signifies men deceiving through the instigation of the devi…
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 4:2
17th Century
Pastor
Speaking lies in hypocrisy Or "through the hypocrisy of those that speak lies"; for the apostle is still speaking of the …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 4:1–5
17th Century
Minister
The Holy Spirit, both in the Old and the New Testament, spoke of a general turning from the faith of Christ, and the pure worship of God. This was …