Romans 2:24
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For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”
In other translations
For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”
Greek words
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- 1 Timothy 6:1Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.
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