3:3a
unloving: In the last days, people will not have any love or affection even for those whom it is natural to love, such as the members of their own families. Other words for this term are “heartless,” or “unfeeling.” This Greek term also occurs in Romans 1:31.
3:3b
unforgiving: This word refers to people who refuse to resolve problems between themselves and other people. They have chosen not to forgive people who have done something wrong to them.
3:3c
slanderous: People are slanderous when they tell lies about other people and try to ruin their reputation. Paul used this same word in 1 Timothy 3:11.
3:3d
without self-control: This phrase is the Berean Standard Bible’s translation of a single Greek word. It describes people who do not have the self-discipline to stop themselves from doing things they should not do, or to make themselves do the things they know they should do.
3:3e
brutal: This word can also mean “untamed,” “savage,” “cruel,” or “fierce.” Paul used this word to describe cruel people who would not hesitate to hurt other people.
3:3f
without love of good: The phrase without love of good is a literal translation of one Greek word. This word occurs only here in the New Testament, but its opposite occurs in Titus 1:8 where an overseer is to be “one who loves what is good.”
In some languages, a term like “haters” is more meaningful than a negative expression like “without love.” For example, the New Century Version has “They…will hate what is good.” Use the term that is more natural in your language.
good: This phrase refers to anything that is righteous, such as righteous actions.
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