16 They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.

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

16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.

16 They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.

16 They say they know God, but their actions show they do not accept him. They are hateful people, they refuse to obey, and they are useless for doing anything good.

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

16 They profess to know God, but in works deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and found worthless as to every good work.

16 They claim to know God, but they deny him by what they do. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit to do anything good. 

16 They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, and disqualified for any good work.

16 They profess to know God, but they deny him by their actions. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.

16 They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny him, because they are detestable and disobedient, and unfit for every good deed.

16 They claim to know God. But their actions show they don’t know him. They are hated by God. They refuse to obey him. They aren’t fit to do anything good.

16 They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed.