1 Timothy 4:2
Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
Context
This verse from 1 Timothy Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. In later times some will depart from the faith, devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, forbidding marriage and requiring abstinence from foods. Timothy is to train himself for godliness — physical training has some value but godliness …
Other Translations
through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;
in hypocrisy speaking lies, being seared in their own conscience,
Through the false ways of men whose words are untrue, whose hearts are burned as with a heated iron;
Cross References
The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the Lord, and do tell them, and cause my people …
I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem an horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies: they …
Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear …
For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of …
For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it …
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth …