Because iniquity will be multiplied, the love of many will grow cold.
Parallel translations
- KJV And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
- BSB Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.
- NKJV And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.
- NASB And because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will become cold.
- NLT Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.
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Cross-references · 5
- Rev 2:4–5But I have this against you, that you left your first love.
- Jas 4:1–4Where do wars and fightings among you come from? Don’t they come from your pleasures that war in your members?
- Rev 3:15“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot.
- Rev 2:10Don’t be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.
- Jas 5:1–6Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming on you.
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