16They profess that they know God; but by their works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
16 They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.
16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
16 They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny him, because they* are detestable and disobedient, and unfit for every good deed.
16They profess to know God, but they deny [Him] by their works, being abominable, and disobedient, and disapproved to every good work.
They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed.
16Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.
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