Colossians 2:8

See that no one leads you off as a prey through philosophy and vain deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the rudiments of the world, and not according to Christ,

1 Timothy 6:20

O Timothy, keep the trust, turning away from profane and empty words, and contradictions of mis-named science,

Galatians 4:3

So also we, when we were children, were in servitude under the rudiments of the world;

Ephesians 5:6

Let no man deceive you with vain words; for on account of these comes the wrath of God on the children of disobedience.

Colossians 2:20

If therefore you died with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why do you practice ordinances as living in the world,??21 you shall not touch, you shall not taste, you shall not feel,??22 all which are to perish in the using??ccording to the commandments and instructions of men?

Matthew 7:15

But beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but within they are rapacious wolves.

Matthew 10:17

But beware of men; for they will deliver you to Sanhedrims, and scourge you in their synagogues,

Matthew 15:2-9

Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders, for they wash not their hands when they eat bread?

Matthew 16:6

And Jesus said to them, Observe and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

Mark 7:3-13

For the Pharisees and all the Jews eat not unless they wash their hands with the fist, holding the tradition of the elders.

Acts 17:18

And some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers disputed with him, and some said, What does this trifler mean to say? And others, He seems to be a preacher of strange demons; because he preached to them Jesus and the resurrection.

Acts 17:32

But when they heard of a resurrection of the dead, some scoffed; but others said, We will hear you again of this.

Romans 1:21-22

because having known God they glorified him not as God neither were thankful, but became vain in their reasonings and their ignorant mind was darkened.

Romans 16:17

I exhort you, brothers, to observe those that cause dissensions and offenses contrary to the teaching which you learned, and avoid them;

1 Corinthians 1:19-23

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the intelligent.

1 Corinthians 3:18-19

Let no one deceive himself; if any one seems to be wise among you in this life, let him be a fool, that he may be wise.

1 Corinthians 15:35-36

But some one will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?

2 Corinthians 10:5

destroying [false] reasonings and every height which is exalted against the knowledge of God, and subjecting every thought to the obedience of Christ,

Galatians 1:14

and was a proficient in Judaism beyond many of my age among my people, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.

Galatians 4:9

but now knowing God, or rather being known by God, how do you turn again to the weak and imperfect rudiments, which you wish again to serve?

Ephesians 4:20

But you have not so learned Christ,

Philippians 3:2

Beware of the dogs, beware of evil laborers, beware of the concision.

Colossians 2:18

Let no one wishing [it] deprive you of your reward by humility and a worship of angels, intruding into what he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his carnal mind,

2 Timothy 2:17-18

and their word will eat like a gangrene; of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

2 Timothy 3:13

But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

Hebrews 13:9

Be not carried about with various and strange doctrines; for it is good that the mind should be established with grace, not with aliments, in which those walking are not profited.

1 Peter 1:18

knowing that you were not redeemed from your vain mode of life received by tradition from your fathers, with destructible things, silver or gold,

2 Peter 3:17

Do you therefore, beloved, knowing [these things] before, be on your guard not to be carried away with the error of the wicked and fall from your steadfastness,

2 John 1:8

Take heed to yourselves, that ye lose not the labor which you performed, but receive a full reward.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

After christ

General references

Bible References

Beware

Matthew 7:15
But beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but within they are rapacious wolves.
Matthew 10:17
But beware of men; for they will deliver you to Sanhedrims, and scourge you in their synagogues,
Matthew 16:6
And Jesus said to them, Observe and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Philippians 3:2
Beware of the dogs, beware of evil laborers, beware of the concision.
2 Peter 3:17
Do you therefore, beloved, knowing [these things] before, be on your guard not to be carried away with the error of the wicked and fall from your steadfastness,

Spoil

Colossians 2:18
Let no one wishing [it] deprive you of your reward by humility and a worship of angels, intruding into what he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his carnal mind,
Romans 16:17
I exhort you, brothers, to observe those that cause dissensions and offenses contrary to the teaching which you learned, and avoid them;
Ephesians 5:6
Let no man deceive you with vain words; for on account of these comes the wrath of God on the children of disobedience.
Hebrews 13:9
Be not carried about with various and strange doctrines; for it is good that the mind should be established with grace, not with aliments, in which those walking are not profited.
2 John 1:8
Take heed to yourselves, that ye lose not the labor which you performed, but receive a full reward.

Philosophy

Acts 17:18
And some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers disputed with him, and some said, What does this trifler mean to say? And others, He seems to be a preacher of strange demons; because he preached to them Jesus and the resurrection.
Romans 1:21
because having known God they glorified him not as God neither were thankful, but became vain in their reasonings and their ignorant mind was darkened.
1 Corinthians 1:19
For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the intelligent.
1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself; if any one seems to be wise among you in this life, let him be a fool, that he may be wise.
1 Corinthians 15:35
But some one will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?
2 Corinthians 10:5
destroying [false] reasonings and every height which is exalted against the knowledge of God, and subjecting every thought to the obedience of Christ,
2 Timothy 2:17
and their word will eat like a gangrene; of whom are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

After the tradition

Matthew 15:2
Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders, for they wash not their hands when they eat bread?
Mark 7:3
For the Pharisees and all the Jews eat not unless they wash their hands with the fist, holding the tradition of the elders.
Galatians 1:14
and was a proficient in Judaism beyond many of my age among my people, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.
1 Peter 1:18
knowing that you were not redeemed from your vain mode of life received by tradition from your fathers, with destructible things, silver or gold,

The rudiments

Colossians 2:20
If therefore you died with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why do you practice ordinances as living in the world,??21 you shall not touch, you shall not taste, you shall not feel,??22 all which are to perish in the using??ccording to the commandments and instructions of men?
Galatians 4:3
So also we, when we were children, were in servitude under the rudiments of the world;

After christ

Ephesians 4:20
But you have not so learned Christ,

General references

John 10:5
But a stranger they will not follow, but will flee from him, for they know not the voice of strangers.