2 Timothy 3:5 - Good News Bible (Catholic edition in Septuagint order)

they will hold to the outward form of our religion, but reject its real power. Keep away from such people.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For [although] they hold a form of piety (true religion), they deny and reject and are strangers to the power of it [their conduct belies the genuineness of their profession]. Avoid [all] such people [turn away from them].

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American Standard Version (1901)

holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof: from these also turn away.

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Common English Bible

They will look like they are religious but deny God’s power. Avoid people like this.

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Catholic Public Domain Version

even having the appearance of piety while rejecting its virtue. And so, avoid them.

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