2 Timothy 4:4

Holman Christian Standard Bible

They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:32

For the turning away of the inexperienced will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

Isaiah 30:10

They say to the seers, “Do not see,” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy the truth to us. Tell us flattering things. Prophesy illusions.

Zechariah 7:11

But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they closed their ears so they could not hear.

Matthew 13:15

For this people’s heart has grown callous; their ears are hard of hearing, and they have shut their eyes; otherwise they might see with their eyes and hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn back — and I would cure them.

Acts 7:57

Then they screamed at the top of their voices, covered their ears, and together rushed against him.

2 Thessalonians 2:11

For this reason God sends them a strong delusion so that they will believe what is false,

1 Timothy 1:4

or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan, which operates by faith.

1 Timothy 4:7

But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,

1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent, empty speech and contradictions from the “knowledge” that falsely bears that name.

2 Timothy 1:15

This you know: All those in Asia have turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Titus 1:14

and may not pay attention to Jewish myths and the commands of men who reject the truth.

Hebrews 13:25

Grace be with all of you.

2 Peter 1:16

For we did not follow cleverly contrived myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; instead, we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.