2 Timothy 3:5
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5 (A)having a form of godliness but (B)denying its power. And (C)from such people turn away!
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2 Timothy 3:5
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Isaiah 29:13
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13 Therefore the Lord said:
(A)“Inasmuch as these people draw near with their mouths
And honor Me (B)with their lips,
But have removed their hearts far from Me,
And their fear toward Me is taught by the commandment of men,
Isaiah 29:13
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13 The Lord says:
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- Isaiah 29:13 Hebrew; Septuagint They worship me in vain; / their teachings are merely human rules
Titus 1:16
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16 They profess to (A)know God, but (B)in works they deny Him, being [a]abominable, disobedient, (C)and disqualified for every good work.
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- Titus 1:16 detestable
Titus 1:16
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16 They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him.(A) They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.(B)
Matthew 23:27-28
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27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! (A)For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness. 28 Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.
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Matthew 23:27-28
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27 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs,(A) which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean. 28 In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.
1 Timothy 5:8
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8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, (A)and especially for those of his household, (B)he has denied the faith (C)and is worse than an unbeliever.
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1 Timothy 5:8
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8 Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied(A) the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Romans 2:20-24
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20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, (A)having the form of knowledge and truth in the law. 21 (B)You, therefore, who teach another, do you not teach yourself? You who preach that a man should not steal, do you steal? 22 You who say, “Do not commit adultery,” do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, (C)do you rob temples? 23 You who (D)make your boast in the law, do you dishonor God through breaking the law? 24 For (E)“the name of God is (F)blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you,” as it is written.
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Romans 2:20-24
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20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of little children, because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth— 21 you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?(A) 22 You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?(B) 23 You who boast in the law,(C) do you dishonor God by breaking the law? 24 As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”[a](D)
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- Romans 2:24 Isaiah 52:5 (see Septuagint); Ezek. 36:20,22
Ezekiel 33:30-32
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Hearing and Not Doing
30 “As for you, son of man, the children of your people are talking about you beside the walls and in the doors of the houses; and they (A)speak to one another, everyone saying to his brother, ‘Please come and hear what the word is that comes from the Lord.’ 31 So (B)they come to you as people do, they (C)sit before you as My people, and they (D)hear your words, but they do not do them; (E)for with their mouth they show much love, but (F)their hearts pursue their own gain. 32 Indeed you are to them as a very lovely song of one who has a pleasant voice and can play well on an instrument; for they hear your words, but they do (G)not do them.
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Ezekiel 33:30-32
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30 “As for you, son of man, your people are talking together about you by the walls and at the doors of the houses, saying to each other, ‘Come and hear the message that has come from the Lord.’ 31 My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before(A) you to hear your words, but they do not put them into practice. Their mouths speak of love, but their hearts are greedy(B) for unjust gain.(C) 32 Indeed, to them you are nothing more than one who sings love songs(D) with a beautiful voice and plays an instrument well, for they hear your words but do not put them into practice.(E)
Matthew 7:15
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You Will Know Them by Their Fruits(A)
15 (B)“Beware of false prophets, (C)who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
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Matthew 7:15
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True and False Prophets
15 “Watch out for false prophets.(A) They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.(B)
Titus 3:10
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10 (A)Reject a divisive man after the first and second [a]admonition,
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- Titus 3:10 warning
Titus 3:10
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10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.(A)
2 John 10-12
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10 If anyone comes to you and (A)does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.
John’s Farewell Greeting
12 (B)Having many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, (C)that our joy may be full.
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2 John 10-12
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10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them.(A) 11 Anyone who welcomes them shares(B) in their wicked work.
12 I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face,(C) so that our joy may be complete.(D)
2 Timothy 2:23
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23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.
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2 Timothy 2:23
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23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.(A)
2 Timothy 2:16
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16 But shun profane and [a]idle babblings, for they will [b]increase to more ungodliness.
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- 2 Timothy 2:16 empty chatter
- 2 Timothy 2:16 lead
2 Timothy 2:16
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16 Avoid godless chatter,(A) because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
Romans 16:17-18
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Avoid Divisive Persons
17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those (A)who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and (B)avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord [a]Jesus Christ, but (C)their own belly, and (D)by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.
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- Romans 16:18 NU, M omit Jesus
Romans 16:17-18
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17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned.(A) Keep away from them.(B) 18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ,(C) but their own appetites.(D) By smooth talk and flattery they deceive(E) the minds of naive people.
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