2 Timothy 3:5

New English Translation

They will maintain the outward appearance of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid people like these.

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

The sovereign master says, “These people say they are loyal to me; they say wonderful things about me, but they are not really loyal to me. Their worship consists of nothing but man-made ritual.

Matthew 7:15

“Watch out for false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are voracious wolves.

Ephesians 4:14

So we are no longer to be children, tossed back and forth by waves and carried about by every wind of teaching by the trickery of people who craftily carry out their deceitful schemes.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note of him and do not associate closely with him, so that he may be ashamed.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us.

1 Timothy 4:7

But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

1 Timothy 4:8

For “physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

1 Timothy 5:8

But if someone does not provide for his own, especially his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

1 Timothy 6:5

and constant bickering by people corrupted in their minds and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a way of making a profit.

2 Timothy 2:16

But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

2 Timothy 2:23

But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.

Titus 1:16

They profess to know God but with their deeds they deny him, since they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

Titus 3:10

Reject a divisive person after one or two warnings.