1. Orpah (Rth 1:15). Orpah's decision was the result of impulsive feeing, of filial affection; it was strong suddenly, it grew up in an instant, and in an instant it perished.
2. Demas loved the world (2Ti 4:10).
3. Simon Magus was not real (Act 8:21).
4. Hymenaeus and Alexander made shipwreck of themselves (1Ti 1:19-20).
5. Phygellus and Hermogenes turned away (2Ti 1:15).
6. The rich young ruler made enquiry, but got no farther (Luk 18:23).
7. There were those who turned away from Christ (Jhn 6:66). These are compared to a washed sow which goes back and wallows in the mire; and to a dog which licks up his own vomit (2Pe 2:20-22).