American Standard Version of 1901
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Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against Jehovah in ceasing to pray for you: but I will instruct you in the good and the right way.
Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide {Some ancient authorities omit is the gate.}is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby.
And many shall follow their lascivious doings; by reason of whom the way of the truth shall be evil spoken of.
Jesus said unto them, Is it not for this cause that ye err, that ye know not the scriptures, nor the power of God?
For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and {Greek: presence.}coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
And many shall follow their lascivious doings; by reason of whom the way of the truth shall be evil spoken of.
suffering wrong as the hire of wrong-doing; men that count it pleasure to revel in the day-time, spots and blemishes, revelling in their {Some ancient authorities read love-feasts. Compare Jude 12.}deceivings while they feast with you;