2 Timothy 3:5

New American Bible - revised edition

as they make a pretense of religion but deny its power. Reject them.

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

The Lord said: Since this people draws near with words only and honors me with their lips alone, though their hearts are far from me, And fear of me has become mere precept of human teaching,

Matthew 7:15

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves.

Ephesians 4:14

so that we may no longer be infants, tossed by waves and swept along by every wind of teaching arising from human trickery, from their cunning in the interests of deceitful scheming.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

If anyone does not obey our word as expressed in this letter, take note of this person not to associate with him, that he may be put to shame.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

We instruct you, brothers, in the name of [our] Lord Jesus Christ, to shun any brother who conducts himself in a disorderly way and not according to the tradition they received from us.

1 Timothy 4:7

Avoid profane and silly myths. Train yourself for devotion,

1 Timothy 4:8

for, while physical training is of limited value, devotion is valuable in every respect, since it holds a promise of life both for the present and for the future.

1 Timothy 5:8

And whoever does not provide for relatives and especially family members has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

1 Timothy 6:5

and mutual friction among people with corrupted minds, who are deprived of the truth, supposing religion to be a means of gain.

2 Timothy 2:16

Avoid profane, idle talk, for such people will become more and more godless,

2 Timothy 2:23

Avoid foolish and ignorant debates, for you know that they breed quarrels.

Titus 1:16

They claim to know God, but by their deeds they deny him. They are vile and disobedient and unqualified for any good deed.

Titus 3:10

After a first and second warning, break off contact with a heretic,