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This verse warns against the influence of bad company on good character. It quotes a proverb from Greek drama and contrasts it with the Christian hope of resurrection.
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The passage, "Evil company doth corrupt good manners," is an...
- 33 KJV
New King James Version. Do not be deceived: “Evil company...
- 33 NIV
Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version. Do not...
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Do not be fooled. `If good people keep company with bad people, the good people will become bad too.' WYC Do not ye be deceived; for evil speeches destroy good conduct.
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God—I say this to your shame.
This verse warns against the influence of evil people and their corrupting effect on good character. It quotes a Greek proverb and cites a pagan poet as examples of the truth of this principle.
CSB Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals." NLT Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for 'bad company corrupts good character.' KJV Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
This verse warns against the influence of evil companionships that can corrupt good morals. It is part of a larger context of Paul's teaching on the resurrection and the future hope of believers.
This verse warns against the influence of bad company on one's character and morals. It is part of a larger context of Paul's teaching on the resurrection and the final judgment.
