Thematic Bible: Of false teachers
Thematic Bible
Dogs » Illustrative » Of false teachers
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers. Beware of dissension:
Pillow » Figurative » Of false teachers
and say, 'Thus sayeth the LORD God: Woe be unto you, that sew pillows under all armholes, and bolsters under the heads both of young and old, to catch souls withal. For when ye have gotten the souls of my people in your captivity, ye promise them life,
Wherefore thus sayeth the LORD God: Behold, I will also upon the pillows, wherewith ye catch the souls in flying: them will I take from your arms, and let the souls go, that ye catch in flying.
Wolves » Illustrative » Of false teachers
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
For I am sure of this: that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, which will not spare the flock.