2 Peter 2:21

It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to know it and turn their backs on the holy commandment that was committed to them.

Ezekiel 18:24

But when the righteous person abandons his righteous deeds and commits evil, detestable practices, as wicked people do, he won't live, will he? None of the righteous acts that he had done will be remembered. He'll die in his treacherous unfaithfulness and sins that he had committed."

Luke 12:47

That servant who knew what his master wanted but didn't prepare himself or do what was wanted will receive a severe beating.

Romans 7:12

So then, the Law itself is holy, and the rule is holy, just, and good.

Hebrews 6:4-6

For it is impossible to keep on restoring to repentance time and again people who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have become partners with the Holy Spirit,

Psalm 36:3-4

The words from his mouth are vain and deceptive. He has abandoned behaving wisely and doing good.

Psalm 125:5

But for those who choose their own devious paths, the LORD will lead them away, along with those who practice evil. Peace be upon Israel. A Song of Ascents

Proverbs 12:28

In the pathway to righteousness there is life, and in that lifestyle there is no death.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is obtained by following a righteous path.

Ezekiel 3:20

"When a righteous man abandons his righteousness to practice unrighteousness, I'll set a stumbling block before him. He'll die. If you don't warn him, he'll die in his sin and the righteous deeds that he had practiced won't be remembered, but you'll be held responsible for his death.

Ezekiel 23:13

I saw that she was defiled, because the two of them both were on the same path.

Zephaniah 1:6

those who turn away from the LORD, don't seek the LORD, and never ask for his help."

Matthew 11:23-24

"And you, Capernaum! You won't be lifted up to heaven, will you? You'll go down to Hell! Because if the miracles that happened in you had taken place in Sodom, it would have remained to this day.

Matthew 21:32

Jesus told them, "I tell all of you with certainty, tax collectors and prostitutes will get into God's kingdom ahead of you! John came to you living a righteous life, and you didn't believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. But even when you saw that, you didn't change your minds at last and believe him."

John 9:41

Jesus told them, "If you were blind, you would not have any sin. But now that you insist, "We see,' your sin still exists."

John 15:22

"If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have any sin. But now they have no excuse for their sin.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

You know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

James 4:17

Therefore, anyone who knows what is right but fails to do it is guilty of sin.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.

Bible References

It had

Matthew 11:23
"And you, Capernaum! You won't be lifted up to heaven, will you? You'll go down to Hell! Because if the miracles that happened in you had taken place in Sodom, it would have remained to this day.
Luke 12:47
That servant who knew what his master wanted but didn't prepare himself or do what was wanted will receive a severe beating.
John 9:41
Jesus told them, "If you were blind, you would not have any sin. But now that you insist, "We see,' your sin still exists."
John 15:22
"If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have any sin. But now they have no excuse for their sin.

The way

Proverbs 12:28
In the pathway to righteousness there is life, and in that lifestyle there is no death.
Proverbs 16:31
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is obtained by following a righteous path.
Matthew 21:32
Jesus told them, "I tell all of you with certainty, tax collectors and prostitutes will get into God's kingdom ahead of you! John came to you living a righteous life, and you didn't believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. But even when you saw that, you didn't change your minds at last and believe him."

To turn

Psalm 36:3
The words from his mouth are vain and deceptive. He has abandoned behaving wisely and doing good.
Psalm 125:5
But for those who choose their own devious paths, the LORD will lead them away, along with those who practice evil. Peace be upon Israel. A Song of Ascents
Ezekiel 3:20
"When a righteous man abandons his righteousness to practice unrighteousness, I'll set a stumbling block before him. He'll die. If you don't warn him, he'll die in his sin and the righteous deeds that he had practiced won't be remembered, but you'll be held responsible for his death.
Ezekiel 18:24
But when the righteous person abandons his righteous deeds and commits evil, detestable practices, as wicked people do, he won't live, will he? None of the righteous acts that he had done will be remembered. He'll die in his treacherous unfaithfulness and sins that he had committed."
Ezekiel 23:13
I saw that she was defiled, because the two of them both were on the same path.
Zephaniah 1:6
those who turn away from the LORD, don't seek the LORD, and never ask for his help."

Holy

Romans 7:12
So then, the Law itself is holy, and the rule is holy, just, and good.
1 Thessalonians 4:2
You know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

General references

Genesis 24:6
"Make sure not to take my son there," Abraham replied.
Numbers 14:4
Then they told each other, "Let's assign a leader and go back to Egypt."
Deuteronomy 14:7
However, you must not eat these animals that chew the cud or have a divided hoof: the camel, hare, and rock badger. Even though they chew the cud, their hooves are not divided. Therefore they are unclean for you.
Jeremiah 34:11
But afterward they turned around and took back the male and female slaves that they had set free, and they forced them to become male and female slaves.
Ezekiel 33:18
When a righteous man forsakes his own righteousness and commits evil acts, he will die because of those acts,
Matthew 7:27
The rain fell, the floods came, the winds blew and battered that house, and it collapsed and its collapse was total."
Luke 14:30
and say, "This person started a building but couldn't finish it.'
Luke 17:32
Remember Lot's wife!
1 Timothy 5:15
For some widows have already turned away to follow Satan.

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