John 10:1
Truly I tell you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs up some other way is a thief and a robber.
John 10:8-10
Thieves and robbers came in place of me but the sheep did not listen to them.
Isaiah 56:10-12
Israel's watchmen are blind. They all lack knowledge they are all mute dogs. They cannot bark. They just lie around and dream, they love to sleep.
Jeremiah 14:15
I did not send these prophets. Yet, they prophesy in my name that there will be no wars or famines in this land. So this is what I, Jehovah, say about them: 'Wars and famines will bring an end to these prophets.
Jeremiah 23:16-17
This is what Jehovah of Hosts says: Do not listen to what the prophets are saying to you. They fill you with false hope. They speak about visions that they dreamed up. These visions are not from Jehovah.
Jeremiah 23:21
I did not send these prophets, but they ran. I did not speak to them, but they prophesied.
Jeremiah 23:32
Listen to what I, Jehovah, say! I am against the prophets who tell their dreams that are full of lies. They tell these dreams and lead my people astray with their lies and their boasting. I did not send them or order them to go. They are of no help at all to the people. I Jehovah have spoken!
Jeremiah 28:15-17
Then Jeremiah the prophet told the prophet Hananiah: Listen, Hananiah! Jehovah did not send you. You are making these people believe a lie.
Jeremiah 29:31-32
Send this message to all the captives. This is what Jehovah says about Shemaiah from Nehelam: Shemaiah prophesied to you, but I did not send him. He has made you believe a lie.
Ezekiel 13:2-6
Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say to those who prophesy from their own heart (inspiration): 'Listen to the word of Jehovah!
Ezekiel 34:2-5
Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy to these shepherds. Tell them: 'The Lord Jehovah says: How horrible it will be for the shepherds of Israel who have been taking care of only themselves. Should shepherds take care of the sheep?
Zechariah 11:4-5
Jehovah my God said: Feed the flock doomed to slaughter.
Zechariah 11:16-17
Warning! I will allow a shepherd in the land, who will not visit those who are perishing, and will not seek those that are scattered. This shepherd will not heal that which is broken, nor feed that which is hungry. He will eat the flesh of the fat sheep, and will tear their hoofs in pieces.
Matthew 7:15
Watch out for the false prophets. They are disguised as sheep. But in their hearts they are vicious wolves.
Matthew 23:16-28
Woe to you, you blind guides! You say, 'When you swear by the temple, it is nothing.' Then you say, 'When you swear by the gold of the temple, you are obligated.'
John 3:3
Jesus answered: Truly I tell you unless a person is born again (brought forth from above) he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Romans 10:15
How will they preach unless they have been sent? Just as it is written: How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace and who bring good tidings of good things! For they proclaim salvation and say to Zion: Your God reigns as king! (Hebrew: Elohiym' malak': God rules!) (Isaiah 52:7)
Romans 16:18
They do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unaware.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, fashioning themselves into apostles of Christ.
Ephesians 4:8-12
Therefore it says: When he ascended on high, he led captives, and gave gifts to men (anthropos: human beings).
Titus 1:11
They must be stopped. Their mouths must be shut up, for they subvert entire households. They teach things that should not be taught, for the sake of dishonest gain.
Hebrews 5:4
No one takes this honor upon himself. He is called by God, even as Aaron was.
1 Peter 1:10
Concerning this salvation the prophets inquired and searched diligently! They prophesied about the grace that should come to you:
2 Peter 2:1
There arose false prophets among the people. There will be false teachers among you! They will privately bring in destructive heresies (contrary doctrines), denying even the Master who bought them. They bring swift destruction on themselves.
2 Peter 2:3
They speak evil words about you because of their extreme greed. They will exploit you with false evil words. Their judgment from long ago is not idle. Their destruction will not delay.
2 Peter 2:14-19
They have eyes full of adultery that cannot cease from sin! They entice unsteady persons. Their hearts are full of covetousness. They are children of cursing.
1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit. Test the spirits to see whether they are from God. This is because many false prophets have gone out into the world.