Verse 2.— And many shall follow their pernicious ways. As a result of the teaching of the false teachers, how­ever much to be regretted it may be, many will follow them. They will make converts to their false views. Many will follow their lead, and, by these many so following, the truth as it is in Jesus Christ will be scandalized, and held up to scorn by those who can see no difference between the true and the false faith.