Matthew 24:12 Meaning and Explanation
“And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →As lawlessness increases, the love of many will grow cold.
What Does Matthew 24:12 Mean?
Jesus names a subtle danger: as wrongdoing multiplies, love grows cold in many hearts. A climate of sin does not only harm its victims; it slowly chills the affection of those who breathe its air.
This is a warning to watch one's own heart, not only the world's evils. Constant exposure to cruelty and betrayal can numb compassion and dim devotion to God. The remedy is vigilance and renewal -- keeping the flame of love alive by drawing near to the One who first loved us. Where love grows cold, faith is in danger; where love endures, the disciple stands.
Matthew 24:12 in the Original Language
agape (ἀγάπη), 'love' -- self-giving love that seeks another's good.
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What does Matthew 24:12 mean?
As lawlessness increases, the love of many will grow cold.