Titus 1:16
They profess to know God, but they deny him by their deeds; they are detestable, disobedient, and useless for good work of any kind.
Matthew 15:7-9
You hypocrites! Isaiah made a grand prophecy about you when he said,
Mark 4:16-17
Similarly those who are sown 'on stony soil' are the people who on hearing the word accept it with enthusiasm;
Mark 6:20
for Herod stood in awe of John, knowing he was a just and holy man; so he protected John ??he was greatly exercised when he listened to him, still he was glad to listen to him.
Mark 12:14
They came up and said to him, "Teacher, we know you are sincere and fearless; you do not court human favour, you teach the Way of God honestly. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?
John 5:35
he was a burning and a shining lamp, and you chose to rejoice for a while in his light.
Hebrews 6:4-6
For in the case of people who have been once enlightened, who tasted the heavenly Gift, who participated in the holy Spirit,
James 1:21-22
so clear away all the foul rank growth of malice, and make a soil of modesty for the Word which roots itself inwardly with power to save your souls.
James 4:8
draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
1 Peter 2:1-2
So off with all malice, all guile and insincerity and envy and slander of every kind!