Topic

Cults

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2 Peter 2:1

But there arose false prophets also among the people, as among you also there shall be false teachers, who shall privily bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master that bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.

2 John 1:7–11

For many deceivers are gone forth into the world, even they that confess not that Jesus Christ cometh in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist. — read the full passage →

1 John 4:1

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Romans 16:17–18

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them. — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 4:1

But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,

Leviticus 19:31

Turn ye not unto them that have familiar spirits, nor unto the wizards; seek them not out, to be defiled by them: I am Jehovah your God.

Ezekiel 13:17–23

And thou, son of man, set thy face against the daughters of thy people, that prophesy out of their own heart; and prophesy thou against them, — read the full passage →

Matthew 7:15–17

Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 18:10–12

There shall not be found with thee any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one that useth divination, one that practiseth augury, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer, — read the full passage →

Leviticus 20:6

And the soul that turneth unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto the wizards, to play the harlot after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.

James 2:19

Thou believest that God is one; thou doest well: the demons also believe, and shudder.

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.

2 Peter 1:20–21

knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation. — read the full passage →

John 1:1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

1 John 2:18

Little children, it is the last hour: and as ye heard that antichrist cometh, even now have there arisen many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last hour.

1 Corinthians 2:14

Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.

Romans 8:9–11

But ye are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you. But if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. — read the full passage →

2 Chronicles 33:6

He also made his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom; and he practised augury, and used enchantments, and practised sorcery, and dealt with them that had familiar spirits, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of Jehovah, to provoke him to anger.

Revelation 21:8

But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.

Deuteronomy 17:2–5

If there be found in the midst of thee, within any of thy gates which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, man or woman, that doeth that which is evil in the sight of Jehovah thy God, in transgressing his covenant, — read the full passage →

Isaiah 8:19

And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits and unto the wizards, that chirp and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? on behalf of the living should they seek unto the dead?

Hebrews 1:8

but of the Sonhe saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; And the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

Colossians 2:8–23

Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ: — read the full passage →

Matthew 22:10–23:39

And those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was filled with guests. — read the full passage →

Matthew 20:1–16

For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that was a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 18:9–14

When thou art come into the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations. — read the full passage →

Acts 19:1–41

And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper country came to Ephesus, and found certain disciples: — read the full passage →

John 14:6

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Luke 24:19–49

And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: — read the full passage →

Luke 17:1–18:43

And he said unto his disciples, It is impossible but that occasions of stumbling should come; but woe unto him, through whom they come! — read the full passage →

Matthew 23:15

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he is become so, ye make him twofold more a son of hell than yourselves.

Jeremiah 8:1–22

At that time, saith Jehovah, they shall bring out the bones of the kings of Judah, and the bones of his princes, and the bones of the priests, and the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of their graves; — read the full passage →

Isaiah 29:13–30:10

And the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw nigh unto me, and with their mouth and with their lips do honor me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment of men which hath been taught them; — read the full passage →

Exodus 25:2

Speak unto the children of Israel, that they take for me an offering: of every man whose heart maketh him willing ye shall take my offering.

Revelation 22:18–19

I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto them, God shall add unto him the plagues which are written in this book: — read the full passage →

Revelation 13:11–17:14

And I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like unto a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. — read the full passage →

Hebrews 4:15–8:13

For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 3:1–17

But know this, that in the last days grievous times shall come. — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 1:7

For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

1 Corinthians 15:20–33

But now hath Christ been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of them that are asleep. — read the full passage →

Romans 16:20

And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Acts 8:1–40

And Saul was consenting unto his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was in Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles. — read the full passage →

John 18:36

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

John 10:7–37

Jesus therefore said unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. — read the full passage →

John 6:68

Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

Luke 10:18–11:42

And he said unto them, I beheld Satan fallen as lightning from heaven. — read the full passage →

Luke 6:20–7:47

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessedare ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. — read the full passage →

Daniel 4:1–37

Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all the peoples, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied unto you. — read the full passage →

Ezekiel 14:9

And if the prophet be deceived and speak a word, I, Jehovah, have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.

Jeremiah 23:13–29:10

And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied by Baal, and caused my people Israel to err. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 16:1–14

Send ye the lambs for the ruler of the land from Selah to the wilderness, unto the mount of the daughter of Zion. — read the full passage →

Isaiah 8:1–22

And Jehovah said unto me, Take thee a great tablet, and write upon it with the pen of a man, For Maher-shalal-hash-baz; — read the full passage →

Isaiah 5:1–30

Let me sing for my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved had a vineyard in a very fruitful hill: — read the full passage →

Proverbs 27:3–21

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool’s vexation is heavier than they both. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 26:24–26

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him: — read the full passage →

Proverbs 4:23

Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.

Psalms 122:1–9

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah. — read the full passage →

Psalms 34:5

They looked unto him, and were radiant; And their faces shall never be confounded.

Psalms 33:10–36:12

Jehovah bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought; He maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect. — read the full passage →

Psalms 25:1–26:12

Unto thee, O Jehovah, do I lift up my soul. — read the full passage →

2 Chronicles 25:2

And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, but not with a perfect heart.

1 Chronicles 29:9

Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with a perfect heart they offered willingly to Jehovah: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.

2 Kings 23:7

And he brake down the houses of the sodomites, that were in the house of Jehovah, where the women wove hangings for the Asherah.

Joshua 23:13–24:15

know for a certainty that Jehovah your God will no more drive these nations from out of your sight; but they shall be a snare and a trap unto you, and a scourge in your sides, and thorns in your eyes, until ye perish from off this good land which Jehovah your God hath given you. — read the full passage →

Exodus 4:23

and I have said unto thee, Let my son go, that he may serve me; and thou hast refused to let him go: behold, I will slay thy son, thy first-born.

Genesis 15:6–16:12

And he believed in Jehovah; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness. — read the full passage →

Revelation 2:2–6:1

I know thy works, and thy toil and patience, and that thou canst not bear evil men, and didst try them that call themselves apostles, and they are not, and didst find them false; — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:2

Tend the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God; nor yet for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

Hebrews 12:14–15

Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord: — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 4:3

For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts;

1 Timothy 6:3

If any man teacheth a different doctrine, and consenteth not to sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

Colossians 3:10–16

and have put on the new man, that is being renewed unto knowledge after the image of him that created him: — read the full passage →

Philippians 1:17

but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.

Ephesians 6:12

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Ephesians 2:1–22

And youdid he make alive, when ye were dead through your trespasses and sins, — read the full passage →

Galatians 1:8–6:1

But though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach unto you any gospel other than that which we preached unto you, let him be anathema. — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 10:1–11:33

Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you: — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 16:14

Let all that ye do be done in love.

1 Corinthians 1:10–3:23

Now I beseech you, brethren, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfected together in the same mind and in the same judgment. — read the full passage →

Romans 14:1–23

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples. — read the full passage →

Romans 3:20–5:8

because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin. — read the full passage →

Romans 1:18–2:3

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hinder the truth in unrighteousness; — read the full passage →

John 17:1–26

These things spake Jesus; and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that the Son may glorify thee: — read the full passage →

John 15:15–27

No longer do I call you servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I heard from my Father I have made known unto you. — read the full passage →

John 8:32

and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Mark 4:11

And he said unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:

Matthew 24:4–26

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man lead you astray. — read the full passage →

Matthew 18:18–19:30

Verily I say unto you, What things soever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and what things soever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. — read the full passage →

Matthew 11:28–30

Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

Matthew 7:13–23

Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby. — read the full passage →

Matthew 5:17–6:34

Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil. — read the full passage →

Daniel 3:1–6:28

Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. — read the full passage →

Ezekiel 13:1–14:23

And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, — read the full passage →

Ecclesiastes 7:7–9:11

Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding. — read the full passage →

Psalms 118:24

This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalms 103:1–107:43

Bless Jehovah, O my soul; And all that is within me, blesshis holy name. — read the full passage →

Psalms 50:1–53:6

The Mighty One, God, Jehovah, hath spoken, And called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof. — read the full passage →

Psalms 44:21–49:1

Will not God search this out? For he knoweth the secrets of the heart. — read the full passage →

Leviticus 19:1–20:27

And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, — read the full passage →

Genesis 39:1–45:28

And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hand of the Ishmaelites, that had brought him down thither. — read the full passage →

Topical index adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0). Verse text: ASV.