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Bible Quotes About Apostates

22 Scripture verses about apostates from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.

Explore what the Bible says about apostates. This collection of 7 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

22
Total Verses
3
Old Testament
19
New Testament

Top 10 Bible Quotes About Apostates

  1. Zephaniah 1:4 — “I will also stretch out mine hand upon Judah, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place, and the name of the Chemarims with the priests;
  2. Zephaniah 1:5 — “And them that worship the host of heaven upon the housetops; and them that worship and that swear by the LORD, and that swear by Malcham; by the: or, to the LORD
  3. Zephaniah 1:6 — “And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that have not sought the LORD, nor enquired for him.
  4. Luke 8:13 — “They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
  5. 1 Timothy 4:1 — “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
  6. 1 Timothy 4:2 — “Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
  7. 1 Timothy 4:3 — “Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
  8. Hebrews 3:12 — “Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
  9. Hebrews 6:4 — “For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
  10. Hebrews 6:5 — “And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

Subtopics of Apostates

A worldly spirit tends to make
Amaziah
Cautions against becoming
Described
Guilt and punishment of
Hymenaeus and Alexander
It is impossible to restore
Never belonged to Christ
Persecution tends to make
Professed disciples
Saints do not become
Shall abound in the latter days

Old Testament Quotes About Apostates (3)

I will also stretch out mine hand upon Judah, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place, and the name of the Chemarims with the priests;
And them that worship the host of heaven upon the housetops; and them that worship and that swear by the LORD, and that swear by Malcham; by the: or, to the LORD
And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that have not sought the LORD, nor enquired for him.

New Testament Quotes About Apostates (19)

They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:
Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; fail: or, fall from
For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome , the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.
But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

Frequently Asked Questions About Apostates in the Bible

What does the Bible say about apostates?
The Bible contains 22 verses about apostates, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding apostates through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about apostates?
There are 22 Bible verses about apostates in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about apostates?
While many verses address apostates, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of apostates you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about apostates?
Apostates is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 22 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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