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# They will have a shape of godliness, but they will deny its power
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Paul speaks of godliness, the habit of honoring God, as if it were a physical object that had a shape and had physical power. Alternate translation: "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/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# have a shape of godliness
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"appear to have godliness" or "appear to honor God"
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# Turn away from these people
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"Turn away" here is a metaphor for avoiding someone. Alternate translation: "Avoid these people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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