• 2 Corinthians 11:26
    in journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils of my own countrymen, in perils of the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;
     
  • 1 John 2:19
    They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us.
     
  • Matthew 13:24-30
    Another parable He put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared. So the servants of the owner came and said to him, "Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?" He said to them, "An enemy has done this." The servants said to him, "Do you want us then to go and gather them up?" But he said, "No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, "First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn."""
     
  • 1 Corinthians 11:18-19
    For first of all, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it. For there must also be factions among you, that those who are approved may be recognized among you.
     
  • Jude 1:3-4
    Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ.
     


Related Scriptures

  • 1 John 2:18
    Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour.
     
  • Matthew 24:11
    Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.
     

For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for False Brethren


Resources

Beware of False Prophets

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

False brethren, as described in the broader context of deceptive spiritual influences, are akin to false prophets, teachers, and apostles who infiltrate the church with deceitful intentions. They are individuals who claim to be part of the faithful, yet their actions and teachings lead others astray from God's truth. Like false …


Four Warnings (Part Two): Beware of False Prophets

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In the context of Israel's moral decline as described in Ezekiel 22, the prophets are singled out as the most culpable among the failing leadership. God accuses them of devouring the people, enriching themselves, and making widows by leading men into unnecessary conflicts. They plaster over problems instead of solving them, …


'I Will Build My Church'

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Within the church of God, amidst turmoil and upheaval, there exists a sobering reality of false brethren who pose a threat to the true members. The New Testament warns of false prophets, false apostles, false teachers, and false brethren, as seen in passages like II Corinthians 11:26 and Galatians 2:4. Jesus Himself cautions …


Taking Care With the Tares

'Ready Answer' by Ted E. Bowling

The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares warns of false brethren within the fellowship. Jesus Christ exemplified how to interact with them in a godly manner.


The Spirit of Antichrist

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

All of us have anti-Christ tendencies in us, and must work vigorously to root out the anti-Christ elements within ourselves and to become like Christ.


The Parable of the Wheat and Tares

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

For every pure thing God has created, Satan has manufactured a counterfeit, even passing himself off as an angel of light. He is the master imitator.


God's Sovereignty and the Church's Condition (Part Two)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

God's hand was definitely involved in the scattering of the church. We should respond by growing and preparing ourselves for His Kingdom.


Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Eight)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We should not expect brethren to be perfect; we all sin. God has not given His People the prerogative to judge another member as a tare.



For more resources, please see the library topic for False Brethren