because. on account of. Greek. dia, as in Matthew 24:9.
iniquity. lawlessness.
abound. be multiplied. Compare Acts 6:1; Acts 6:7; Acts 7:17; Acts 9:31.
many. the many.
wax. grow. Anglo-Saxon weaxen, to grow.
wax cold. Greek. psuchomai.
Related Commentaries of Matthew 24:12
Matthew 24:12
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.