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Berean Standard Bible

“Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.”

Matthew 24:12

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On the Mount of Olives, Jesus answers his disciples' questions about the destruction of the temple and the end of the age. He describes false prophets, wars and persecution as signs of the difficult period before the end.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.

World English Bible (WEB)

Because iniquity will be multiplied, the love of many will grow cold.

King James Version (KJV)

And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And because iniquity shall be multiplied, the love of the many shall wax cold.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And because wrongdoing will be increased, the love of most people will become cold.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and because of the abounding of the lawlessness, the love of the many shall become cold;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y por haberse multiplicado la maldad, la caridad de muchos se resfriará.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Habrá tanto pecado y maldad, que el amor de muchos se enfriará.

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