2 Timothy 4:4

The Passion Translation

They will close their ears to the truth and believe nothing but fables and myths.

Cross References

Proverbs 1:32

Like an idiot you’ve turned away from me and chosen destruction instead. Your self-satisfied smugness will kill you.

Isaiah 30:10

They say to the seers: “Stop seeing your visions.” They say to the prophets: “Stop prophesying to us about what is right. Prophesy only pleasant things to us, even if they’re illusions!

Matthew 13:15

Their minds are dull and slow to perceive, their ears are plugged and are hard of hearing, and they have deliberately shut their eyes to the truth. Otherwise they would open their eyes to see, and open their ears to hear, and open their minds to understand. Then they would turn to me and I would instantly heal them.

Acts 7:57

His accusers covered their ears with their hands and screamed at the top of their lungs to drown out his voice.

2 Thessalonians 2:11

Because of this, God sends them a powerful delusion that leads them to believe what is false.

1 Timothy 1:4

nor pay any attention to cultural myths, traditions, or the endless study of genealogies. Those digressions only breed controversies and debates. They are devoid of power that builds up and strengthens the church in the faith of God.

1 Timothy 4:7

Be quick to abstain from senseless traditions and legends, but instead be engaged in the training of truth that brings righteousness.

1 Timothy 6:20

So, my son Timothy, don’t forget all that has been deposited within you. Escape from the empty echoes of men and the perversion of twisted reasoning.

2 Timothy 1:15

Perhaps you’ve heard that Phygelus, and Hermogenes and all the believers of Asia have deserted me because of my imprisonment.

Titus 1:14

Instruct them not to pay any attention to Jewish myths or follow the teachings of those who reject the truth.

Hebrews 13:25

Now may God’s wonderful grace be poured out upon you all! Amen!

2 Peter 1:16

We were not retelling some masterfully crafted legend when we informed you of the power and appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, for we saw his magnificence and splendor unveiled before our very eyes.