Matthew 24:12

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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

Cross References

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.

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.

Revelation 3:15

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