Matthew 24:12 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹² And because sin will abound, many people will grow cold in their love [for one another].

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² And the love of the great body of people will grow cold because of the multiplied lawlessness and iniquity,

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² And because iniquity shall be multiplied, the love of the many shall wax cold.

Common English Bible

¹² Because disobedience will expand, the love of many will grow cold.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² And because iniquity has abounded, the charity of many will grow cold.

Matthew 24:12 Cross References

Revelation 3:15

I know about your deeds, that you are neither [spiritually] cold nor hot. I wish you were [either] cold or hot.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. [For] look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, so that you may be tested, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. [But], you should be faithful [to God] even to the point of dying [for Him], and I will give you the crown of [never ending] life.

Matthew 24:11

And many false prophets will appear and will lead many people away [from the truth].

Matthew 24:13

But the person who holds out [i.e., remains faithful to God] until the end [i.e., of this time of severe persecution] will be saved [from destruction].

James 1:21

Therefore, you should put away [from you] all moral filth and overflowing wickedness and humbly receive the word [of God], planted within you [by the Holy Spirit. See John 16:8], which is capable of saving your souls.