2 Thessalonians 2:11

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Therefore God sends upon them a strong delusion, to make them believe what is false,

Cross References

Romans 1:28

And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a base mind and to improper conduct.

Matthew 24:11

And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray.

1 Timothy 4:1

Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by giving heed to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,

Ezekiel 21:29

while they see for you false visions, while they divine lies for you—to be laid on the necks of the unhallowed wicked, whose day has come, the time of their final punishment.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For our appeal does not spring from error or uncleanness, nor is it made with guile;

Matthew 24:5

For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.

Psalm 109:17

He loved to curse; let curses come on him! He did not like blessing; may it be far from him!

Ezekiel 14:9

And if the prophet be deceived and speak a word, I, the Lord, have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand against him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.

Isaiah 66:4

I also will choose affliction for them, and bring their fears upon them; because, when I called, no one answered, when I spoke they did not listen; but they did what was evil in my eyes, and chose that in which I did not delight.”

Jeremiah 27:10

For it is a lie which they are prophesying to you, with the result that you will be removed far from your land, and I will drive you out, and you will perish.

Isaiah 44:20

He feeds on ashes; a deluded mind has led him astray, and he cannot deliver himself or say, “Is there not a lie in my right hand?”

Jeremiah 4:10

Then I said, “Ah, Lord God, surely thou hast utterly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, ‘It shall be well with you’; whereas the sword has reached their very life.”

2 Timothy 4:4

and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander into myths.

Genesis 39:19

When his master heard the words which his wife spoke to him, “This is the way your servant treated me,” his anger was kindled.