Titus 1:16
They profess to know God, but they disown him by what they do; they are detestable, disobedient men, worthless for any good purpose.
Matthew 15:7-9
You hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied finely about you when he said,
Mark 4:16-17
It is so too with the ones sown on the rocky ground; they gladly accept the message as soon as they hear it,
Mark 6:20
for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing that he was an upright and holy man, and he protected him. And when he heard him talk he was very much disturbed, and yet he liked to hear him.
Mark 12:14
And they came up and said to him, "Master, we know that you tell the truth regardless of the consequences, for you are not guided by personal considerations, but teach the way of God with sincerity. Is it right to pay the poll tax to the emperor or not?
John 5:35
He was the lamp that burned and shone, and you were ready to be gladdened for a while by his light.
Hebrews 6:4-6
For it is impossible to arouse people to a fresh repentance when they have once for all come into the light and had a taste of the gift from heaven, and shared in the holy Spirit
James 1:21-22
So strip yourselves of everything that soils you, and of every evil growth, and in a humble spirit let the message that has the power to save your souls be planted in your hearts.
James 4:8
Approach God, and he will approach you. Wash your hands, you sinners! Make your hearts pure, you doubters!
1 Peter 2:1-2
Free yourselves, therefore, from all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of any kind,