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Hebrews 13:9

Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

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ASV

Be not carried away by divers and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be established by grace; not by meats, wherein they that occupied themselves were not profited.

KJV

Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.

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20 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
διδαχαῖςdidachaisby teachingsG1322 →
ποικίλαιςpoikilaisvariousG4164 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
ξέναιςxenaisstrangeG3581 →
μὴmēnotG3361 →
παραφέρεσθε·parapheresthedo be taken away;G3911 →
καλὸνkalon[it is] goodG2570 →
γὰρgarforG1063 →
χάριτιcharitiby graceG5485 →
βεβαιοῦσθαιbebaiousthaito be strengthenedG950 →
τὴνtēnfor theG3588 →
καρδίανkardianheartG2588 →
οὐounotG3756 →
βρώμασινbrōmasinby foodsG1033 →
ἐνeninG1722 →
οἷςhoiswhichG3739 →
οὐκouknotG3756 →
ὠφελήθησανōphelēthēsanthey profitedG5623 →
οἱhoithoseG3588 →
περιπατοῦντες.¶peripatountesbeing devoted.G4043 →

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Ephesians 4:14Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.2 Corinthians 11:3I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.Colossians 2:8See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.1 Timothy 6:3–5If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,Ephesians 5:6Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.Romans 14:6He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.1 John 4:1Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.James 1:6But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.Colossians 2:16Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath.1 Timothy 4:16Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.Matthew 24:4Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.Romans 16:17–18Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.Galatians 1:6–9I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—Acts 20:30Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.1 Timothy 6:20O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”Jude 1:12These men are hidden reefs in your love feasts, shamelessly feasting with you but shepherding only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried along by the wind; fruitless trees in autumn, twice dead after being uprooted.Colossians 2:7–8rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.2 Corinthians 11:11–15Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!

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