Matthew 24:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.”
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“Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And because iniquity shall be multiplied, the love of the many shall wax cold.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and because of the abounding of the lawlessness, the love of the many shall become cold;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 24:12 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- James 4:1What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you?
- James 5:1Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you.
- Revelation 2:4But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.
- Revelation 2:10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
- Revelation 3:15I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other!
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