1 Timothy 6:5
Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
Cross-references
1 Timothy 6:6 contrasts godliness with contentment as true gain, opposing the false notion that godliness is for profit.
1 Timothy 6:20 urges guarding the deposit and avoiding false knowledge — a direct conclusion to the warnings about corrupt teachers here.
In 1 Timothy 1:6, Paul describes those who swerved into vain discussion—like the depraved minds here who cause friction.
1 Timothy 3:3 lists not being a lover of money as a qualification, addressing the same greed that drives false teachers here.
1 Timothy 3:8 warns deacons against greed for dishonest gain, similar to those who see godliness as profit.
1 Timothy 1:4 warns against myths and speculations — the same false-teaching context that produces the friction in this verse.
In 2 Timothy 3:5, Paul describes those having a form of godliness but denying its power — directly parallel to those who make godliness a means of gain.
In Romans 16:18, Paul exposes false teachers who serve their own appetites and deceive — the same motive of personal gain described here.
In Ephesians 4:17-19, darkened understanding and futility of mind echo the depraved mind deprived of truth here.
Isaiah 56:11 condemns shepherds who seek their own gain, echoing the depraved minds here who imagine godliness is profit.
In 2 Timothy 3:8, 'corrupted in mind' is nearly identical language, describing opponents of truth.
Titus 1:11 directly condemns false teachers who teach 'for shameful gain' — nearly identical to the mindset in 1 Timothy 6:5.
In Titus 1:15, corrupted minds and consciences parallel the depraved mind described here.
In Titus 1:16, professing God but denying by works matches those who use godliness for gain.
2 Peter 2:3 warns of false prophets exploiting people with greedy lies — the same pattern of using ministry for money.
2 Peter 2:15 cites Balaam, who 'loved gain from wrongdoing' — the archetype of a prophet for hire.
Jude 1:11 condemns those who 'abandon themselves for gain to Balaam's error' — profit-driven false teaching.
In Romans 16:17, Paul similarly warns to watch out for those who cause divisions contrary to doctrine — echoing the command to avoid such depraved teachers.
2 Kings 5:20-27 shows Gehazi's greed for gain from Elisha's ministry, mirroring those who treat godliness as a means of profit.
Jeremiah 6:13 describes everyone greedy for unjust gain, similar to false teachers who see godliness as profit.
Jeremiah 8:10 repeats the charge of greedy prophets and priests, paralleling the false teachers' pursuit of gain.
Ezekiel 33:31 describes people who hear but follow their own gain, akin to depraved minds who pursue profit from godliness.
In Acts 8:18-20, Simon offers money for the Holy Spirit — a clear example of trying to buy spiritual power for profit.
In John 3:19-21, those who love darkness hate the light—parallel to depraved minds rejecting truth.
Matthew 23:14 exposes religious leaders devouring widows' houses under pretense — using piety for financial gain.
In Matthew 7:17-20, the tree/fruit principle shows how corrupt minds inevitably produce corrupt actions.
In Matthew 12:33, the tree known by its fruit reinforces that depraved minds yield bad fruit.
1 Corinthians 5:11 lists greed among sins requiring avoidance — directly matching the 'godliness as gain' corruption here.
In Hosea 12:8, Ephraim boasts in wealth and denies sin — mirrors those who imagine godliness is a means of material gain.
Zechariah 11:5 depicts shepherds who sell the flock and boast of riches, mirroring those who treat godliness as financial gain.
2 Timothy 2:23 commands avoiding foolish controversies that breed quarrels — directly parallel to the friction from false teachers here.
2 Timothy 2:14 warns against quarreling about words — exactly the kind of constant friction generated by the depraved minds here.
John 2:16 condemns making the temple a marketplace — same issue of religious practice exploited for financial gain.
John 6:26 reveals people following Jesus for free food — paralleling those who pursue God for material benefit.
Philippians 3:19 describes enemies with minds set on earthly things — identical to those who view godliness as a means of gain.
Acts 19:27 shows silversmiths fearing loss of income from idol trade — financial motive in religious context.
Matthew 15:14 calls false teachers blind guides — both warn about corrupt spiritual leaders who lack truth.
Ephesians 4:31 commands putting away bitterness and anger — the very behaviors seen in the constant friction here.
In 1 Corinthians 11:16, contentiousness over practices mirrors the constant friction from depraved minds described here.