2 Timothy 4:4

Paul's Charge To Timothy

³ For the time will come when they will not tolerate sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, will multiply teachers for themselves because they have an itch to hear something new. ⁴ They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths. ⁵ But as for you, be serious about everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Turn Aside

1 Timothy 1:4

or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan, which operates by faith.

1 Timothy 4:7

But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,

1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent, empty speech and contradictions from the “knowledge” that falsely bears that name.

Titus 1:14

and may not pay attention to Jewish myths and the commands of men who reject the truth.

2 Peter 1:16

For we did not follow cleverly contrived myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; instead, we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

Proverbs 1:32

For the turning away of the inexperienced will kill them,
and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

Zechariah 7:11

But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they closed their ears so they could not hear.

Acts 7:57

Then they screamed at the top of their voices, covered their ears, and together rushed against him.

2 Timothy 1:15

This you know: All those in Asia have turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Hebrews 13:25

Grace be with all of you.