who have swerved from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are upsetting the faith of some.
Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead?
holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith,
Therefore I was provoked with that generation, and said, ‘They always go astray in their heart; they have not known my ways.’
They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us.
My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back,
Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers.
for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. Grace be with you.
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized.
but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice,
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away.
But Jesus answered them, “You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God.
He answered, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up.
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