But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,
Some writers believe Paul’s mention of the Spirit speaking "expressly" refers to other passages in the Old and New Testaments that warn against the emergence of false teachers (see: Daniel 7:25; Daniel 8:23; Matthew 24:4-12; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12, 1 John 2:18; 2 Peter 3:3; Judges 1:18). It seems clear, though, that when Paul says the Spirit speaks "expressly," he refers to a direct and possibly audible revelation of this prophecy. 