Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.
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Bible References
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Psalm 17:4
As for the actions of people -- just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.
Luke 16:8
The master commended the dishonest manager because he acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their contemporaries than the people of light.
John 3:31
The one who comes from above is superior to all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is superior to all.
John 7:6
So Jesus replied, "My time has not yet arrived, but you are ready at any opportunity!
John 8:23
Jesus replied, "You people are from below; I am from above. You people are from this world; I am not from this world.
John 15:19
If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own. However, because you do not belong to the world, but I chose you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.
John 17:14
I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world.
Revelation 12:9
So that huge dragon -- the ancient serpent, the one called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world -- was thrown down to the earth, and his angels along with him.
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Isaiah 30:10
They say to the visionaries, "See no more visions!" and to the seers, "Don't relate messages to us about what is right! Tell us nice things, relate deceptive messages.
Jeremiah 5:31
The prophets prophesy lies. The priests exercise power by their own authority. And my people love to have it this way. But they will not be able to help you when the time of judgment comes!
Jeremiah 29:8
"For the Lord God of Israel who rules over all says, 'Do not let the prophets or those among you who claim to be able to predict the future by divination deceive you. And do not pay any attention to the dreams that you are encouraging them to dream.
Micah 2:11
If a lying windbag should come and say, 'I'll promise you blessings of wine and beer,' he would be just the right preacher for these people!
John 15:19
If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own. However, because you do not belong to the world, but I chose you out of the world, for this reason the world hates you.
John 17:14
I have given them your word, and the world has hated them, because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world.
2 Timothy 4:3
For there will be a time when people will not tolerate sound teaching. Instead, following their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves, because they have an insatiable curiosity to hear new things.
2 Peter 2:2
And many will follow their debauched lifestyles. Because of these false teachers, the way of truth will be slandered.
General references
Proverbs 17:4
One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.
Hosea 7:3
The royal advisers delight the king with their evil schemes, the princes make him glad with their lies.
John 8:47
The one who belongs to God listens and responds to God's words. You don't listen and respond, because you don't belong to God."
John 10:5
They will never follow a stranger, but will run away from him, because they do not recognize the stranger's voice."