I John 2:26
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I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you.
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These things-- (Jo1 2:18-25). have I written--resumed from Jo1 2:21 and Jo1 2:14. seduce you--that is, are trying to seduce or lead you into error.
Open source ↗Here the apostle encourages against sins of infirmity (Jo1 2:1, Jo1 2:2), shows the true knowledge and love of God (Jo1 2:3-6), renews the precept of fraternal love (Jo1 2:7-11), addresses the several ages of Christians (Jo1 2:12-14), warns against worldly love (Jo1 2:15-17), against seducers (Jo1 2:18, Jo1 2:19), shows the security of true Christians (Jo1 2:20-27), and advises to abide in Christ (Jo1 2:28, Jo1 2:29).
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For many deceivers have gone out into the world, refusing to confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.
Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.
For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
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.
Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built,