16They profess that they know God; but by their works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
16They profess that they know God; but by their works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
13 This testimony is true. For which cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
14 not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
15 To the pure all things are pure: but to them that are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.
16 They profess that they know God; but by their works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
1:16They profess that they know God; but in works they deny [him,] being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
1:16They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.
1:16They profess that they know God; but by their works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
1:16They profess that they know God: but in their works they deny him; being abominable, and incredulous, and to every good work reprobate.
1:16They profess to know God, but in works deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and found worthless as to every good work.
1:16They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and to every good work reprobate.
1:16They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.
1:16God they profess to know, and in the works they deny Him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work disapproved.
1:16They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and to every good work reprobate.