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Berean Standard Bible

“while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.”

2 Timothy 3:13

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Paul has just said that all who seek to live godly lives in Christ will suffer persecution. He now contrasts that with how wicked people and impostors will fare, as he prepares Timothy for opposition.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

World English Bible (WEB)

But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

King James Version (KJV)

But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But evil men and impostors shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Evil and false men will become worse and worse, using deceit and themselves overcome by deceit.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and evil men people and impostors shall advance to the worse, leading astray and being led astray.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas los malos hombres y los engañadores, irán de mal en peor, engañando y siendo engañados.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero las personas perversas y engañadoras irán de mal en peor, seguirán engañando a muchos, y ellas mismas serán engañadas.

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