1 John 4:5
They are from the world. They speak that which is from the world and the world listens to them.
John 17:14
I gave them your word. The world hated them because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
John 3:31
He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks from an earthly viewpoint. He who comes from heaven is superior.
John 8:23
He responded to them: You are from below. I am from above. You are from this world. I am not from this world.
John 17:16
They are not of the world even as I am not of the world.
Psalm 17:4
I have avoided cruelty because of your word regardless of what others have done.
Isaiah 30:10-11
They say to the seers: Do not see the future. They say to those who have visions: 'Do not have visions that tell us what is right. Tell us what we want to hear. Prophesy illusions.
Jeremiah 5:31
Prophets prophesy falsehoods. Priests rule under the prophets' directions, and my people love this. But what will you do when the end comes?'
Jeremiah 29:8
This is what Jehovah of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: 'Do not let the prophets or the mediums among you trick you. Do not even listen to your own dreams.
Micah 2:11
If a man who is a constant liar tells a lie saying: 'I will prophesy to you about wine and of strong drink;' he would be the prophet of this people.
Luke 16:8
The master of the dishonest manager praised him for doing a shrewd thing. People of this world are more astute at handling their affairs than people who belong to the light.
John 7:6-7
Then Jesus replied: My time is not yet here but your time is always ready.
John 15:19-20
If you were of the world, the world would love its own. I chose you out of the world. The world hates you because you are not of the world.
2 Timothy 4:3
For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine. Having their ears tickled, they will accumulate teachers who follow after their own lusts.
2 Peter 2:2-3
Many will follow their lascivious (filthy sensual) deeds. The way of the truth will be maligned.
Revelation 12:9
The great dragon was thrown down, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, who deceives the whole world. He was hurled down to the earth, and his angels with him.