Thematic Bible: Teachers of
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false Doctrines » Teachers of » Pervert the gospel of Christ
I am astonished that you people are so quickly abandoning God [i.e., by rejecting His truth], who called you [to Himself] through the unearned favor bestowed [on us] by Christ. [You are turning] to a different "gospel," although it is really not a different one, but rather some people are causing you trouble by trying to pervert the [true] Gospel of Christ.
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Should be avoided
Now I urge you, brothers, watch out for those who are causing divisions and occasions for falling [away from God over matters] contrary to the teaching you have learned, and withdraw from them [i.e., stop listening to their false teaching]. For such men are not serving our Lord Christ but their own [unspiritual] appetites. They are deceiving the minds of innocent people by their smooth talk and flattering words.
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Shall be exposed
But they will not advance any farther [in their sin] because their foolish ways will become obvious to everyone, just as those of Jannes and Jambres were.
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false Doctrines » Teachers of » Shall abound in the latter days
Now the Holy Spirit specifically says that in later times [Note: "Later times" in the New Testament usually refers to the period following the first coming of Christ and the establishment of the church], some people will fall away from the faith [i.e., the true teaching of Christianity]. They will pay attention to deceitful spirits [i.e., lying people] and the teaching of evil spirits.
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false Doctrines » Teachers of » Deceive many
For many [false teachers] will come, claiming to be me, and saying, 'I am the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one]' and they will lead many people away [from the truth].
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false Doctrines » Teachers of » Bring reproach on religion
And many people will follow their unrestrained, indecent conduct, which will result in the true way [of God] being spoken against.
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false Doctrines » Teachers of » Not to be countenanced
If anyone comes to you [i.e., to your meetings] who does not bring this teaching [about Christ], you should not welcome him into your home or give him [any] greetings [i.e., suggesting approval or endorsement].
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false Doctrines » Teachers of » Attract many
And many people will follow their unrestrained, indecent conduct, which will result in the true way [of God] being spoken against.
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false Doctrines » Teachers of » Speak perverse things
[Indeed, even] from among your own selves [i.e., the body of elders there in Ephesus] some men will arise and, by speaking false things, they will lead away the disciples, [influencing them] to follow them.
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