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1 Timothy 4:1-4

1 Instructions to Timothy
The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.

2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.

3 They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth.

4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

Cross References for 1 Timothy 4:1-4

Revelation 2:7 - He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I w... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:7 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:7

Revelation 2:11 - He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:11 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:11

2 Corinthians 11:3 - But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:3 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:3

Genesis 3:13 - Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent... Click to read the verse Genesis 3:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 3:13

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Revelation 13:14 - Because of the signs he was given power to do on behalf of the first beast, he deceived the inh... Click to read the verse Revelation 13:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 13:14

Revelation 20:10 - And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast a... Click to read the verse Revelation 20:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 20:10

Deuteronomy 32:29 - If only they were wise and would understand this and discern what their end will be! Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:29 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:29

Revelation 20:8 - and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to gather... Click to read the verse Revelation 20:8 Click to read the verse Revelation 20:8

1 John 2:18 - Warning Against Antichrists Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that th... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:18 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:18

Daniel 8:23 - “In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a stern-faced ki... Click to read the verse Daniel 8:23 Click to read the verse Daniel 8:23

Revelation 2:17 - He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I w... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:17 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:17

2 Timothy 3:13 - while evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:13 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:13

2 Thessalonians 2:11 - For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:11 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:11

Acts 17:18 - A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to dispute with him. Some of them asked, “Wha... Click to read the verse Acts 17:18 Click to read the verse Acts 17:18

Genesis 49:1 - Jacob Blesses His Sons Then Jacob called for his sons and said: “Gather around so I can tell yo... Click to read the verse Genesis 49:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 49:1

Isaiah 2:2 - In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as chief among the mount... Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 2:2

Daniel 10:14 - Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future, for the vision... Click to read the verse Daniel 10:14 Click to read the verse Daniel 10:14

Micah 4:1 - The Mountain of the Lord In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established... Click to read the verse Micah 4:1 Click to read the verse Micah 4:1

Numbers 24:14 - Now I am going back to my people, but come, let me warn you of what this people will do to your... Click to read the verse Numbers 24:14 Click to read the verse Numbers 24:14

Deuteronomy 4:30 - When you are in distress and all these things have happened to you, then in later days you will... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:30 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:30

1 Kings 22:22 - “‘By what means?’ the Lord asked. “‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all hi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:22 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:22

Revelation 19:20 - But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who had performed the miraculous sig... Click to read the verse Revelation 19:20 Click to read the verse Revelation 19:20

Job 24:1 - “Why does the Almighty not set times for judgment? Why must those who know him look in vain for... Click to read the verse Job 24:1 Click to read the verse Job 24:1

Jude 1:4 - For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among yo... Click to read the verse Jude 1:4 Click to read the verse Jude 1:4

Revelation 9:20 - The rest of mankind that were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of t... Click to read the verse Revelation 9:20 Click to read the verse Revelation 9:20

2 Peter 2:1 - False Teachers and Their Destruction But there were also false prophets among the people, just ... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:1 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:1

Colossians 2:18 - Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for t... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:18 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:18

Acts 13:2 - While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnab... Click to read the verse Acts 13:2 Click to read the verse Acts 13:2

2 Chronicles 11:15 - And he appointed his own priests for the high places and for the goat and calf idols he had made. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 11:15 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 11:15

1 Corinthians 12:11 - All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he de... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:11

Revelation 18:2 - With a mighty voice he shouted: “Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great! She has become a home for... Click to read the verse Revelation 18:2 Click to read the verse Revelation 18:2

1 John 4:1 - Test the Spirits Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:1 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:1

Deuteronomy 32:17 - They sacrificed to demons, which are not God— gods they had not known, gods that recently appea... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:17

1 Corinthians 10:20 - No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:20

Ezekiel 38:16 - You will advance against my people Israel like a cloud that covers the land. In days to come, O... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 38:16 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 38:16

Acts 10:19 - While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Simon, three men are ... Click to read the verse Acts 10:19 Click to read the verse Acts 10:19

Jeremiah 49:39 - “Yet I will restore the fortunes of Elam in days to come,” declares the Lord. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 49:39 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 49:39

Hosea 3:5 - Afterward the Israelites will return and seek the Lord their God and David their king. They wil... Click to read the verse Hosea 3:5 Click to read the verse Hosea 3:5

Jeremiah 48:47 - “Yet I will restore the fortunes of Moab in days to come,” declares the Lord. Here ends the jud... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 48:47 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 48:47

Deuteronomy 31:29 - For I know that after my death you are sure to become utterly corrupt and to turn from the way ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:29 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:29

Isaiah 30:8 - Go now, write it on a tablet for them, inscribe it on a scroll, that for the days to come it ma... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:8 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:8

Matthew 24:11 - and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:11

2 Timothy 4:4 - They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:4 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:4

2 Peter 3:3 - First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and follow... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:3 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:3

Revelation 20:2-3 - He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a tho... Click to read the verse Revelation 20:2-3 Click to read the verse Revelation 20:2-3

Revelation 16:14 - They are spirits of demons performing miraculous signs, and they go out to the kings of the who... Click to read the verse Revelation 16:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 16:14

2 Chronicles 18:19-22 - And the Lord said, ‘Who will entice Ahab king of Israel into attacking Ramoth Gilead and going ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:19-22 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:19-22

1 Kings 22:22-23 - “‘By what means?’ the Lord asked. “‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all hi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:22-23 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:22-23

James 3:15 - Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. Click to read the verse James 3:15 Click to read the verse James 3:15

Ezekiel 1:3 - the word of the Lord came to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, by the Kebar River in the lan... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 1:3 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 1:3

1 John 4:6 - We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not list... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:6

Revelation 18:23 - The light of a lamp will never shine in you again. The voice of bridegroom and bride will never... Click to read the verse Revelation 18:23 Click to read the verse Revelation 18:23

Revelation 3:22 - He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Click to read the verse Revelation 3:22 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:22

Revelation 2:29 - He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Click to read the verse Revelation 2:29 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:29

Revelation 3:6 - He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Click to read the verse Revelation 3:6 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:6

Revelation 3:13 - He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Click to read the verse Revelation 3:13 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:13

John 16:13 - But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on... Click to read the verse John 16:13 Click to read the verse John 16:13

Acts 28:25 - They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “T... Click to read the verse Acts 28:25 Click to read the verse Acts 28:25

Jude 1:18 - They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly d... Click to read the verse Jude 1:18 Click to read the verse Jude 1:18

Ezekiel 13:8 - “‘Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: Because of your false words and lying visions... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:8 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:8

Revelation 9:2-11 - When he opened the Abyss, smoke rose from it like the smoke from a gigantic furnace. The sun an... Click to read the verse Revelation 9:2-11 Click to read the verse Revelation 9:2-11

1 Corinthians 8:5-6 - For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as indeed there are many “... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:5-6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:5-6

2 Thessalonians 2:3-12 - Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs ... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12

1 John 2:26 - I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:26 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:26

Daniel 11:38 - Instead of them, he will honor a god of fortresses; a god unknown to his fathers he will honor ... Click to read the verse Daniel 11:38 Click to read the verse Daniel 11:38

1 Peter 1:20 - He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your s... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:20 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:20

Ezekiel 13:10 - “‘Because they lead my people astray, saying, “Peace,” when there is no peace, and because, whe... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:10

Acts 8:29 - The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.” Click to read the verse Acts 8:29 Click to read the verse Acts 8:29

2 Timothy 3:1-9 - Godlessness in the Last Days But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Genesis 3:3-5 - but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and... Click to read the verse Genesis 3:3-5 Click to read the verse Genesis 3:3-5

Matthew 24:5-12 - For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:5-12 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:5-12

Daniel 11:35-38 - Some of the wise will stumble, so that they may be refined, purified and made spotless until th... Click to read the verse Daniel 11:35-38 Click to read the verse Daniel 11:35-38