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Let no man deceive you with empty words. For because of these things, the wrath of God comes on the sons of disobedience.
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Beware of Minimizing Sin
Paul warns against "empty words"—plausible arguments that attempt to downplay or justify sexual immorality and greed. Commentators note these deceptions could come from the surrounding culture, worldly philosophy, or even early Gnostic-like teachings suggesting that actions in the body don't affect the soul. Christians must be vigilant against any teaching that treats lightly what God explicitly condemns.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let no man deceive you. Let no one, by artful plans, persuade you that there will be no danger from practicing these vices.
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With empty words (κενοις λογοις). Instrumental case. Probably Paul has in mind the same Gnostic praters as in Col 2:4f. See 2:2.
19th Century
Anglican
Let no man deceive you with vain words.—It seems likely that St. Paul has in view, not mere worldly condonation of evil o…
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Baptist
These are the very things God hates. If, therefore, they are in you, God cannot look upon you with the love that he feels towards his children. "Th…
There were those then as there are now who protest that Christian standards are too demanding and that people must be allowed to live as they like …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let no man deceive you with vain words With vain philosophy, vain babblings, with foolish and filthy talking; sugges…
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Filthy lusts must be rooted out. These sins must be dreaded and detested. Here are not only cautions against blatant acts of sin, but also against …
