604 B
604 B
They will have a shape of godliness, but they will deny its power
Paul speaks of godliness, the habit of honoring God, as if it were a physical object that had a shape and had physical power. AT: "They will appear to honor God, but they way they act will show that they do not really believe in God's power" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
have a shape of godliness
"appear to have godliness" or "appear to honor God"
Turn away from these people
"Turn away" here is a metaphor for avoiding someone. AT: "Avoid these people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)