2 Timothy 3:5

Good News Translation

they will hold to the outward form of our religion, but reject its real power. Keep away from such people.

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord said, “These people claim to worship me, but their words are meaningless, and their hearts are somewhere else. Their religion is nothing but human rules and traditions, which they have simply memorized.

Matthew 7:15

“Be on your guard against false prophets; they come to you looking like sheep on the outside, but on the inside they are really like wild wolves.

Ephesians 4:14

Then we shall no longer be children, carried by the waves and blown about by every shifting wind of the teaching of deceitful people, who lead others into error by the tricks they invent.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

It may be that some there will not obey the message we send you in this letter. If so, take note of them and have nothing to do with them, so that they will be ashamed.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Our friends, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to keep away from all believers who are living a lazy life and who do not follow the instructions that we gave them.

1 Timothy 4:7

But keep away from those godless legends, which are not worth telling. Keep yourself in training for a godly life.

1 Timothy 4:8

Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is valuable in every way, because it promises life both for the present and for the future.

1 Timothy 5:8

But if any do not take care of their relatives, especially the members of their own family, they have denied the faith and are worse than an unbeliever.

1 Timothy 6:5

and constant arguments from people whose minds do not function and who no longer have the truth. They think that religion is a way to become rich.

2 Timothy 2:16

Keep away from profane and foolish discussions, which only drive people farther away from God.

2 Timothy 2:23

But keep away from foolish and ignorant arguments; you know that they end up in quarrels.

Titus 1:16

They claim that they know God, but their actions deny it. They are hateful and disobedient, not fit to do anything good.

Titus 3:10

Give at least two warnings to those who cause divisions, and then have nothing more to do with them.