1 Timothy 5:15

For some are already turned aside after Satan.

Cross-references

1 Timothy 1:6 uses the same verb for 'swerving' into vain discussion—showing a pattern of turning aside from faith in this very letter.

Philippians 3:18 describes those who walk as enemies of the cross — parallel to those who have strayed after Satan here.

Philippians 3:19 details their destructive end and earthly mindset — a vivid picture of what straying after Satan looks like.

2 Timothy 2:18 mentions Hymenaeus and Philetus who swerved from the truth — a similar warning about doctrinal deviation.

2 Timothy 4:10 tells of Demas deserting Paul because he loved this world — a concrete example of straying after Satan.

2 Peter 2:20 describes those who turn back to sin after knowing Christ — the same pattern of apostasy as straying after Satan.

1 John 2:19 Parallel

1 John 2:19 reveals that those who depart were never truly of us—illuminating that these widows' turning aside shows they were not genuine believers.

Revelation 12:9 Historical context

Revelation 12:9 identifies Satan as the deceiver of the whole world—the one these widows have followed, revealing the source of their error.

2 Timothy 1:15 reports that many in Asia turned away from Paul — another instance of defection from the faith, like the straying here.

2 Peter 2:2 Parallel

2 Peter 2:2 warns that many will follow false teachers into sensuality, causing blasphemy — a broader context of straying from truth.

Jude 1:4 Parallel

Jude 1:4 describes ungodly people who creep in and pervert grace—a parallel to those who turn aside to follow Satan, both warning against false believers.