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holding to the form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid these people.
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American Standard Version
holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof: from these also turn away.
English Standard Version
having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.
King James Version
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
New American Standard Bible
holding to a form of godliness although they have denied its power; avoid such people as these.
New International Version
having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.
New King James Version
having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!
New Living Translation
They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!
World English Bible
holding a form of godliness but having denied its power. Turn away from these, also.