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through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Speaking lies in hypocrisy. en upokrisei qeudologwn. Or rather, "by, or through the hypocrisy of those speaking lies." This is ho…
Through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies (εν υποκρισε ψευδολογων). For υποκρισις, see Ga 2:13. Ψευδολογος (ψευδησ, λεγω) Ko…
19th Century
Anglican
Speaking lies in hypocrisy.—The Greek words here should be translated, through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies.<…
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The apostle uses strong language in describing the teachers of the false doctrines he is about to mention. He declares that they are “hypocritical …
16th Century
Protestant
Speaking lies in hypocrisy: if these words refer to “demons,” then this phrase signifies men deceiving through the instigation of the devi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Speaking lies in hypocrisy Or "through the hypocrisy of those that speak lies"; for the apostle is still speaking of the …
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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 …
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on matters concerning the Church’s disposition in spiritual things: the teachings of the faith…
