They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

They profess - i:e., make a profession acknowledging God. They have theoretical knowledge of God, but practically know Him not.

Deny him - the opposite of the previous "profess" or 'confess' Him (; ; ). So often as we are conquered by sins, we deny God (Jerome).

Abominable - themselves, though laying such stress on avoiding abomination from outward things (cf. ; ).

Disobedient - to God (; ; ). Reprobate - rejected as worthless when tested (notes, ; ; ).

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