2 Timothy 2:18

Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

Cross-references

In 2 Timothy 2:14, Paul warns against useless word battles — the false teaching here is a prime example of such empty disputes.

In Matthew 22:29, Jesus rebukes Sadducees for not knowing the Scriptures about the resurrection — same error as those here claiming it already happened.

1 John 2:19 Parallel

1 John 2:19 describes false teachers who left because they were not truly saved — Hymenaeus and Philetus are similar false teachers.

James 5:19 Parallel

In James 5:19, wandering from the truth is described — directly parallels the swerving from truth here, with a restoration note.

In 1 Timothy 6:21, some have swerved from the faith by false knowledge — directly parallels the swerving from truth here.

In 1 Timothy 1:19, some reject faith and make shipwreck — same deviation from truth and damage to faith as here.

In 1 Corinthians 15:12, some deny the resurrection altogether — opposite error to those here who claim it already happened.

Galatians 1:7 describes those who distort the gospel and trouble believers — a close parallel to these teachers upsetting faith.

1 Timothy 1:6 also uses 'swerved' for those who turned aside to empty talk — directly parallel to Hymenaeus and Philetus' deviation from the truth.

Acts 20:30 Parallel

In Acts 20:30, Paul warns of men twisting truth to draw disciples away — exactly what these false teachers do.

Luke 20:27 Contrast

Luke 20:27 again presents Sadducees who deny resurrection — opposite error to those claiming it is past.

Hebrews 6:2 Contrast

Hebrews 6:2 lists the resurrection as elementary doctrine — a contrast to the false teachers who say it already happened, distorting this foundation.

Mark 12:18 Contrast

Mark 12:18 also records Sadducees denying resurrection — a direct contrast to saying it has already occurred.

Matthew 22:23 shows Sadducees denying resurrection entirely — these teachers err oppositely, saying it's already past.

Colossians 3:1 presents the correct 'raised with Christ' teaching — the false teachers here twisted this to deny a future resurrection.

Colossians 2:8 warns against hollow philosophy and human tradition — another Pauline caution about deceptive teachings that lead astray.

1 Corinthians 11:19 says heresies reveal who is genuine — this false teaching serves to distinguish true believers.

In 1 Timothy 6:10, some wander from faith due to love of money — similar departure from truth, though different cause.

Ephesians 4:14 Related theme

Ephesians 4:14 warns against being tossed by every wind of doctrine — a general parallel to the false teaching that has overthrown faith here.

1 Timothy 5:15 Related theme

1 Timothy 5:15 describes some who have turned aside after Satan — another instance of apostasy, though from a different context than the resurrection error.