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2 Peter 2:15-19 True and False Teachers

15 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.

16 But he was rebuked for his wrongdoing by a donkey—a beast without speech—who spoke with a man’s voice and restrained the prophet’s madness.

17 These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.

18 For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error.

19 They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.

Cross References for 2 Peter 2:15-19

Joshua 7:21 - When I saw in the plunder a beautiful robe from Babylonia, two hundred shekels of silver and a ... Click to read the verse Joshua 7:21 Click to read the verse Joshua 7:21

Acts 13:10 - “You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right! You are full of all kin... Click to read the verse Acts 13:10 Click to read the verse Acts 13:10

Numbers 22:23 - When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand, ... Click to read the verse Numbers 22:23 Click to read the verse Numbers 22:23

Jude 1:11 - Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain; they have rushed for profit into Balaam’s error; ... Click to read the verse Jude 1:11 Click to read the verse Jude 1:11

1 Samuel 12:23 - As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:23 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 12:23

Deuteronomy 23:4 - For they did not come to meet you with bread and water on your way when you came out of Egypt, ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:4 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:4

Psalms 107:7 - He led them by a straight way to a city where they could settle. Click to read the verse Psalms 107:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 107:7

Numbers 31:8 - Among their victims were Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also kill... Click to read the verse Numbers 31:8 Click to read the verse Numbers 31:8

1 Kings 18:18 - “I have not made trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “But you and your father’s family have. Y... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:18 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:18

1 Kings 19:10 - He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected y... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:10 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:10

Acts 1:18 - (With the reward he got for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his b... Click to read the verse Acts 1:18 Click to read the verse Acts 1:18

1 Corinthians 9:27 - No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:27 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:27

2 Timothy 4:10 - for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:10 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:10

Titus 1:12 - Even one of their own prophets has said, “Cretans are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons.” Click to read the verse Titus 1:12 Click to read the verse Titus 1:12

1 Timothy 6:5 - and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who th... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:5 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:5

Revelation 2:14 - Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: You have people there who hold to the teaching o... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:14

Numbers 22:7 - The elders of Moab and Midian left, taking with them the fee for divination. When they came to ... Click to read the verse Numbers 22:7 Click to read the verse Numbers 22:7

Micah 6:5 - My people, remember what Balak king of Moab counseled and what Balaam son of Beor answered. Rem... Click to read the verse Micah 6:5 Click to read the verse Micah 6:5

Joshua 13:22 - In addition to those slain in battle, the Israelites had put to the sword Balaam son of Beor, w... Click to read the verse Joshua 13:22 Click to read the verse Joshua 13:22

Nehemiah 13:2 - because they had not met the Israelites with food and water but had hired Balaam to call a curs... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:2 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:2

Numbers 22:19 - Now stay here tonight as the others did, and I will find out what else the Lord will tell me.” Click to read the verse Numbers 22:19 Click to read the verse Numbers 22:19

Numbers 22:28 - Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to you to ma... Click to read the verse Numbers 22:28 Click to read the verse Numbers 22:28

Numbers 31:16 - “They were the ones who followed Balaam’s advice and were the means of turning the Israelites a... Click to read the verse Numbers 31:16 Click to read the verse Numbers 31:16

Deuteronomy 23:4-5 - For they did not come to meet you with bread and water on your way when you came out of Egypt, ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:4-5 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 23:4-5

Hosea 14:8 - O Ephraim, what more have I to do with idols? I will answer him and care for him. I am like a g... Click to read the verse Hosea 14:8 Click to read the verse Hosea 14:8

Numbers 22:5-7 - sent messengers to summon Balaam son of Beor, who was at Pethor, near the River, in his native ... Click to read the verse Numbers 22:5-7 Click to read the verse Numbers 22:5-7

Ezekiel 9:10 - So I will not look on them with pity or spare them, but I will bring down on their own heads wh... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 9:10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 9:10

2 Chronicles 16:4 - Ben-Hadad agreed with King Asa and sent the commanders of his forces against the towns of Israe... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 16:4 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 16:4

1 Kings 21:16 - When Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he got up and went down to take possession of Naboth’s vi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:16 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:16

Proverbs 28:4 - Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:4

Luke 22:5 - They were delighted and agreed to give him money. Click to read the verse Luke 22:5 Click to read the verse Luke 22:5

Psalms 50:16 - But to the wicked, God says: “What right have you to recite my laws or take my covenant on your... Click to read the verse Psalms 50:16 Click to read the verse Psalms 50:16

Philippians 4:17 - Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account. Click to read the verse Philippians 4:17 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:17

2 Peter 2:13 - They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done. Their idea of pleasure is to caro... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:13 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:13

Ezekiel 14:11 - Then the people of Israel will no longer stray from me, nor will they defile themselves anymore... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 14:11 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 14:11

Matthew 26:9 - “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.” Click to read the verse Matthew 26:9 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:9

2 Peter 2:2 - Many will follow their shameful ways and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:2 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:2

1 Peter 5:12 - Final Greetings With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:12 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:12

Numbers 22:18-21 - But Balaam answered them, “Even if Balak gave me his palace filled with silver and gold, I coul... Click to read the verse Numbers 22:18-21 Click to read the verse Numbers 22:18-21