2 Peter 2:21

New American Bible - revised edition

For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it to turn back from the holy commandment handed down to them.

Cross References

Psalm 125:5

But those who turn aside to crooked ways may the Lord send down with the evildoers. Peace upon Israel!

Psalm 85:8

Show us, Lord, your mercy; grant us your salvation.

Proverbs 12:28

In the path of justice is life, but the way of abomination leads to death.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by a life that is just.

Ezekiel 18:24

And if the just turn from justice and do evil, like all the abominations the wicked do, can they do this evil and still live? None of the justice they did shall be remembered, because they acted treacherously and committed these sins; because of this, they shall die.

Ezekiel 23:13

I saw that she had defiled herself—now both had gone down the same path.

Ezekiel 3:20

But if the just turn away from their right conduct and do evil when I place a stumbling block before them, then they shall die. Since you did not warn them about their sin, they shall still die, and the just deeds that they performed will not be remembered on their behalf. I will, however, hold you responsible for their blood.

Ezekiel 33:13

Even though I say to the just that they shall surely live, if they, relying on their justice, do wrong, none of their just deeds shall be remembered; because of the wrong they have done, they shall die.

Zephaniah 1:6

And those who have turned away from the Lord, and those who have not sought the Lord, who have not inquired of him.

Matthew 21:32

When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him. The Parable of the Tenants.

Luke 12:47

That servant who knew his master’s will but did not make preparations nor act in accord with his will shall be beaten severely;

John 15:22

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have no sin; but as it is they have no excuse for their sin.

John 9:41

Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you are saying, ‘We see,’ so your sin remains.

Romans 7:12

So then the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good. Sin and Death.

Galatians 6:2

Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. Holiness in Sexual Conduct.

1 Timothy 6:14

to keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ

Hebrews 10:26

If we sin deliberately after receiving knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains sacrifice for sins

James 4:17

So for one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, it is a sin.

2 Peter 3:2

to recall the words previously spoken by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and savior through your apostles.

Jude 1:3

Beloved, although I was making every effort to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel a need to write to encourage you to contend for the faith that was once for all handed down to the holy ones.