2 Timothy 3:5

New Living Translation

They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!

Cross References

Isaiah 29:13

And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote.

Matthew 7:15

“Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.

Ephesians 4:14

Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

Take note of those who refuse to obey what we say in this letter. Stay away from them so they will be ashamed.

2 Thessalonians 3:6

And now, dear brothers and sisters, we give you this command in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: Stay away from all believers who live idle lives and don’t follow the tradition they received from us.

1 Timothy 4:7

Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.

1 Timothy 4:8

“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”

1 Timothy 5:8

But those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith. Such people are worse than unbelievers.

1 Timothy 6:5

These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy.

2 Timothy 2:16

Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior.

2 Timothy 2:23

Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.

Titus 1:16

Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.

Titus 3:10

If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them.