1 John 2:26
These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
Cross-reference
In 1 John 3:7, John repeats the warning against deception but adds the antidote of practicing righteousness.
Ezekiel 13:10 describes false prophets misleading with false peace, similar to the deceivers John warns against.
Mark 13:22 warns of false prophets performing signs to deceive the elect, a direct parallel to the deceivers here.
Acts 20:29 warns of fierce wolves coming among the flock, a direct parallel to John's warning about deceivers.
Acts 20:30 adds that deceivers will arise from within the church, expanding on the source of deception.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 describes false apostles disguising themselves, paralleling the deceivers John warns about.
In Colossians 2:8, Paul similarly warns against being taken captive by empty deceit and human tradition, echoing the same danger of deceptive teachings.
In 1 Timothy 4:1, Paul prophesies that some will depart from the faith by following deceitful spirits, matching John's warning about deceivers.
In 2 Timothy 3:13, Paul describes evil impostors who deceive and are deceived, reinforcing the reality of ongoing deception.
In 2 Peter 2:1-3, Peter warns of false teachers who secretly introduce destructive heresies and exploit believers, parallel to John's deceivers.
In 2 John 1:7, John himself repeats the warning: many deceivers have gone out, denying Christ's incarnation — a direct parallel to his earlier letter.
In Matthew 24:11, Jesus predicts many false prophets will arise and lead many astray, fulfilling the same threat John warns about.
In Galatians 1:7, Paul notes those who trouble believers by distorting the gospel, a clear parallel to John's deceivers.
In Ephesians 4:14, Paul warns against being tossed by every wind of doctrine through human cunning and deceitful schemes, echoing John's concern.
Colossians 2:4 also warns against being deceived by persuasive arguments—same concern as here about false teachers.
In Colossians 2:18, Paul warns against those who disqualify believers through false humility and angel worship — another form of the deception John addresses.