5 Bible Verses about Heresy

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2 Corinthians 11:4

For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.

Galatians 1:6-8

I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ, to another gospel: Which is not another; but there are some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach any other gospel to you than that which we have preached to you, let him be accursed.

Acts 15:24

Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain who went out from us, have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law; to whom we gave no such commandment:

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Heresy » Teachers of, among early Christians

Acts 15:24

Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain who went out from us, have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law; to whom we gave no such commandment:

Galatians 1:7

Which is not another; but there are some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:4

For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.

Galatians 2:4

And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privately to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:

More verses: Jude 1:3-16

Heresy » The propagation of, forbidden under severe penalties

Titus 3:10-11

A man that is a heretic, after the first and second admonition, reject; Knowing that he who is such, is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned by himself.

2 John 1:10-11

If any one cometh to you, and bringeth not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither wish him happiness: For he that wisheth him happiness, is partaker of his evil deeds.

Heresy » Paul and silas accused of

Acts 16:20-21

And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city, And teach customs which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans.

Acts 16:23

And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely.

Heresy » Disavowed by paul

Acts 24:13-16

Neither can they prove the things of which they now accuse me. But this I confess to thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so I worship the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: And have hope towards God, which they themselves also allow, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. read more.
And in this I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense towards God, and towards men.

Heresy » Paul accused of

Acts 18:13

Saying, This man persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.

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Death Penalty For Heresy

Matthew 20:18

Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be betrayed to the chief priests, and to the scribes, and they will condemn him to death,

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