16They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and to every good work reprobate.
16They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and to every good work reprobate.
13 This testimony is true: wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men that turn from the truth.
15 To the pure all things are pure: but to them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
16 They 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 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 by their works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto 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.