1 Corinthians 15:33

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

Cross-reference

In 1 Corinthians 6:9, Paul uses the same 'Do not be deceived' formula to warn about inheriting the kingdom, reinforcing vigilance.

In 1 Corinthians 5:6, Paul uses the 'yeast' metaphor for sin's corrupting influence, directly paralleling his warning about bad company.

2 Peter 2:18-20 describes false teachers enticing people into corruption — a vivid illustration of the 'bad company' principle Paul warns against.

2 Peter 2:2 Parallel

In 2 Peter 2:2, many follow false teachers' depraved conduct — a direct example of bad company corrupting character and discrediting truth.

In 2 Timothy 2:16-18, false teaching spreads like gangrene and undermines the resurrection — a strong parallel to Paul's warning against corrupting influence.

In Galatians 6:7, Paul again uses 'Do not be deceived' to warn about reaping what you sow, a parallel call for discernment.

Proverbs 13:20 states that a companion of fools suffers harm — the same wisdom Paul quotes about bad company corrupting good character.

Proverbs 22:25 warns that associating with a hot-tempered person can ensnare you — the same principle that bad company corrupts moral character.

Galatians 2:13 shows Barnabas carried away by Peter's hypocrisy — a precise illustration of how association with wrong company corrupts even a good man.

2 Corinthians 6:14 commands not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers — a direct application of the principle that bad company corrupts good morals.

John 18:18 Parallel

John 18:18 also shows Peter warming himself with servants and officers — the same event illustrates how proximity to hostile company corrupts good morals.

Luke 22:55 Parallel

Luke 22:55 places Peter among hostile guards at the fire — a narrative example of how bad company led to his denial and corrupted his moral stand.

Genesis 13:12 shows Lot pitching his tents near Sodom — a narrative example of choosing to live among wicked people, leading to later corruption.

In Proverbs 4:14, the command 'Do not enter the path of the wicked' directly instructs to avoid the company that corrupts.

In Proverbs 2:12, wisdom saves from evil men who speak perversely — the positive outcome of heeding the warning against bad company.

Psalm 141:4 Parallel

In Psalm 141:4, the psalmist prays not to be led into evil company — a plea to avoid the corrupting influence of the wicked.

In Psalm 119:115, the psalmist orders evildoers to depart so he can keep God's commands — actively avoiding corrupting company.

Psalm 106:35 Historical context

In Psalm 106:35, Israel mingled with nations and learned their ways — a historical case of bad company corrupting morals.

Psalm 26:4 Parallel

In Psalm 26:4, David says he does not sit with deceitful men — a direct personal commitment to avoid bad company.

Job 34:8 Parallel

In Job 34:8, Elihu describes one who 'walks with wicked men' — exactly the kind of corrupting company Paul warns about.

1 Kings 11:2 Historical context

In 1 Kings 11:2, Solomon's foreign wives turned his heart from God — a direct historical illustration of bad company corrupting good morals.

Deuteronomy 20:18 orders destroying nations so they don't teach abominations — same logic: corrupting influence must be removed.

Deuteronomy 7:16 commands destroying nations to avoid being snared — directly parallels the warning against corrupting company.

Numbers 11:4 shows the rabble inciting Israel to crave meat — a clear case of bad company corrupting the people's contentment.

1 Kings 22:4 Historical context

In 1 Kings 22:4, Jehoshaphat allies with wicked Ahab — a concrete example of forming a dangerous association that leads to compromise.

Hebrews 12:15 warns that a root of bitterness can defile many — a different metaphor but the same principle of corrupting influence spreading.

Matthew 24:4 Related theme

In Matthew 24:4, Jesus warns against being led astray, parallel to Paul's warning about deception from bad company.

Ephesians 5:6 Related theme

In Ephesians 5:6, Paul warns against being deceived by empty words that bring wrath, similar to the danger of bad company.