1 Timothy 4:1-2

Some Will Depart from the Faith

¹ Now _x the Spirit expressly says that _y in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to _z deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, ² through the insincerity of _a liars whose consciences are seared,

1. Cross References
   John 14:17
   Even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
   
2. Cross References
   2 Thessalonians 2:3 - 9
   Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction.
   2 Timothy 3:1
   But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.
   1 Corinthians 11:19
   For there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized.
   
3. Cross References
   1 John 4:6
   We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of error.
   Matthew 7:15
   Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
   
4. Cross References
   1 Thessalonians 2:3
   For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive.
   2 Thessalonians 2:11
   Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false.