1 Timothy 4:1 “Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon…”

1 Timothy 4:1

Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

World English Bible

But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,

American Standard Version

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,

Geneva Bible 1599

Now the Spirit speaketh euidently, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, and shall giue heede vnto spirits of errour, and doctrines of deuils,

Darby Translation

But the Spirit speaks expressly, that in latter times some shall apostatise from the faith, giving their mind to deceiving spirits and teachings of demons

Young's Literal Translation

And the Spirit expressly speaketh, that in latter times shall certain fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and teachings of demons,

Bible in Basic English

But the Spirit says clearly that in later times some will be turned away from the faith, giving their minds to spirits of deceit, and the teachings of evil spirits,

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Cross references

“the Spirit”

1 John 2:18 John 16:13 Revelation 2:11 Revelation 2:29 Revelation 3:6 Acts 13:2

1 John 2:18 · BSB

Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.

John 16:13 · BSB

However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.

Revelation 2:11 · BSB

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who overcomes will not be harmed by the second death.

Revelation 2:29 · BSB

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

Revelation 3:6 · BSB

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

Acts 13:2 · BSB

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

“expressly”

Ezekiel 1:3

Ezekiel 1:3 · BSB

the word of the LORD came directly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Kebar. And there the LORD’s hand was upon him.

“the latter”

2 Timothy 3:1–9 Jude 1:18 2 Peter 3:3 Jude 1:4 Daniel 10:14 Ezekiel 38:16

2 Timothy 3:1–9 · BSB

But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.

Jude 1:18 · BSB

when they said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow after their own ungodly desires.”

2 Peter 3:3 · BSB

Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.

Jude 1:4 · BSB

For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Ch…

Daniel 10:14 · BSB

Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision concerns those days.”

Ezekiel 38:16 · BSB

You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you be…

“depart”

2 Timothy 4:4 Matthew 24:5–12 Daniel 11:35 2 Thessalonians 2:3 2 Timothy 3:1–5

2 Timothy 4:4 · BSB

So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

Matthew 24:5–12 · BSB

For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.

Daniel 11:35 · BSB

Some of the wise will fall so that they may be refined, purified, and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time.

2 Thessalonians 2:3 · BSB

Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed.

2 Timothy 3:1–5 · BSB

But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.

“seducing”

2 Peter 2:1 2 Corinthians 11:13–15 2 Corinthians 11:3 2 Timothy 3:13 Revelation 20:10 Genesis 3:3–5

2 Peter 2:1 · BSB

Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction o…

2 Corinthians 11:13–15 · BSB

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:3 · BSB

I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.

2 Timothy 3:13 · BSB

while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

Revelation 20:10 · BSB

And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.

Genesis 3:3–5 · BSB

but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden, God has said, ‘You must not eat of it or touch it, or you will die.’”

“and doctrines”

Daniel 11:35–38 Colossians 2:18 1 Corinthians 10:20 Revelation 9:20 Acts 17:18 1 Corinthians 8:5

Daniel 11:35–38 · BSB

Some of the wise will fall so that they may be refined, purified, and made spotless until the time of the end, for it will still come at the appointed time.

Colossians 2:18 · BSB

Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind.

1 Corinthians 10:20 · BSB

No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons.

Revelation 9:20 · BSB

Now the rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the works of their hands. They did not stop worshiping demons and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood, which cannot see or h…

Acts 17:18 · BSB

Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was procla…

1 Corinthians 8:5 · BSB

For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords),

Also

1 John 4:6

1 John 4:6 · BSB

We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. That is how we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of deception.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.

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