‏ 2 Timothy 3:5

 A form of godliness ( μορφωσιν ευσεβειας ). For  μορφωσιν, see Ro 2:20. The outward shape without the reality.

 Having denied ( ηρνημενο ). Perfect middle participle of  αρνεομα (see 2:12f.).

 Power ( δυναμιν ). See 1Co 4:20. See Ro 1:29-31 for similar description.

 Turn away ( αποτρεπου ). Present middle (direct) imperative of  αποτρεπω, "turn thyself away from." Old verb, only here in N.T. See IV Macc. 1:33.

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