2 Peter 2:21

It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them.

Cross References (17)

  • Ezekiel 18:24 (27)

    But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wick

  • Hebrews 6:4–6 (21)

    It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Hol

  • James 4:17 (20)

    Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.

  • Ezekiel 3:20 (18)

    Now if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, and I put a stumbling block before him, he wil

  • Luke 12:47 (14)

    That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blow

  • John 15:22 (11)

    If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.

  • John 9:41 (9)

    “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:2 (9)

    For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.

  • Zephaniah 1:6 (7)

    and those who turn back from following the LORD, neither seeking the LORD nor inquiring of Him.”

  • Matthew 21:32 (5)

    For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes di

  • Proverbs 16:31 (5)

    Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.

  • Psalms 36:3–4 (4)

    The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing.

  • Romans 7:12 (4)

    So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

  • Proverbs 12:28 (3)

    There is life in the path of righteousness, but another path leads to death.

  • Ezekiel 23:13 (3)

    And I saw that she too had defiled herself; both of them had taken the same path.

  • Psalms 125:5 (3)

    But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.

  • Matthew 11:23–24 (1)

    And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that wer