Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
Bible References
There
Matthew 18:7
Woe be unto the world because of evil offenses! Howbeit, it cannot be avoided but that offenses shall be given. Nevertheless, woe be to the man, by whom the offense cometh.
Luke 17:1
Then said he to the disciples, "It cannot be avoided, but that offenses will come. Nevertheless, woe be to him through whom they come.
Acts 20:30
Moreover, of your own selves shall men arise speaking perverse things, to draw disciples after them.
1 Timothy 4:1
The spirit speaketh evidently that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, and shall give heed unto spirits of error,
2 Peter 2:1
There were false prophets among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you: which privily shall bring in damnable sects, even denying the Lord that hath bought them, and bring upon themselves swift damnation.
Which
Deuteronomy 13:3
hearken not unto the words of that prophet or dreamer of dreams. For the LORD thy God tempteth you, to wete whether ye love the LORD your God with all your hearts and with all your souls.
Luke 2:35
And moreover, the sword shall pierce thy soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be opened."
2 Corinthians 13:5
Prove yourselves whether ye are in the faith or not. Examine your own selves: know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be castaways?