2 By this you know the Spirit of God: y every spirit that confesses that z Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit a that does not confess Jesus is not from God. 4. 12:10; 14:29; Rev. 8 qWhoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. 29:8 do not believe every spirit, but # 1 Thess. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also. (Jer 29:8; 1Co 12:10; 1Co 14:29; 1Th 5:21; 2Pe 2:1; 1Jo 2:18; 2Jo 1:7; Re 2:2). 27 But qthe anointing that you received from him abides in you, and ryou have no need that anyone should teach you. 1 John 4:4 ESV Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. English Standard Version Beloved, 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. dTherefore we know that it is the last hour. 19 We know that we are from God, and qthe whole world lies in the power of the evil one. But they went out, gthat it might become plain that they all are not of us. 23 And this is his commandment, othat we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and plove one another, qjust as he has commanded us. 6 And jthis is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just kas you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it. 1 John 4:8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. The reason why athe world does not know us is that bit did not know him. 5 kEveryone who believes that lJesus is the Christ has been born of God, and meveryone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 19 eThey went out from us, but they were not of us; for fif they had been of us, they would have continued with us. 8 At the same time, it is la new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because1 mthe darkness is passing away and nthe true light is already shining. 1 Thess. yBecause his own deeds were evil and his brother’s righteous. 2 nBy this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. 11 But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and qwalks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. 2:2]. 4 Beloved, t do not believe every spirit, but u test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for v many w false prophets x have gone out into the world. 17 But fif anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet gcloses his heart against him, hhow does God’s love abide in him? ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Paragraph. ESV Reader's Bible, Six-Volume Set (Dark Brown Cloth over Board), ESV Study Bible, Black Genuine Leather with Thumb Index, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Old and New Testament Sets, 46 Volumes, Proverbs, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal. English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 4 Beloved, 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. 7 For lmany deceivers mhave gone out into the world, nthose who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. 4 For reveryone who has been born of God overcomes the world. 7 For there are three that testify: 12 eWhoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. Red Letter. 1 John 4:2–3 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: y every spirit that confesses that z Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit a that does not confess Jesus is not from God. 13 sBy this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. 12:10; 14:29; Rev. 28 And now, little children, abide in him, so that twhen he appears uwe may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his vcoming. 25 And this is the promise that he made to us5—oeternal life. Font Size. 18 There is no fear in love, but dperfect love casts out fear. 4 Beloved, (A)do not believe every spirit, but (B)test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for (C)many (D)false prophets (E)have gone out into the world. Read verse in English Standard Version 15 wWhoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—sour faith. 2 Beloved, we are zGod’s children cnow, and what we will be dhas not yet appeared; but we know that ewhen he appears1 fwe shall be like him, because gwe shall see him as he is. 5 So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. uInstead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, vso that our joy may be complete. our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. 21 Little children, ukeep yourselves from idols. 10 In this is love, onot that we have loved God nbut that he loved us and sent his Son to be pthe propitiation for our sins. He is the true God and teternal life. 1 Beloved, # Jer. "John's First Epistle - 1 John 4 - (ESV - English Standard Version)." Listen to the Bible. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: yevery spirit that confesses that zJesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit athat does not confess Jesus is not from God. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that n God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. And qhis commandments are not burdensome. Test the Spirits. 9 xIf we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God ythat he has borne concerning his Son. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: y every spirit that confesses that z Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit a that does not confess Jesus is not from God. 11 For vthis is the message that you have heard from the beginning, wthat we should love one another. 21 And ithis commandment we have from him: jwhoever loves God must also love his brother. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: (F)every spirit that confesses that (G)Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit (H)that does not confess Jesus is not from God. 4 Beloved, tdo not believe every spirit, but utest the spirits to see whether they are from God, for vmany wfalse prophets xhave gone out into the world. And why did he murder him? Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 5 Dec 2020. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. 22 and mwhatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and ndo what pleases him. 5:21; [1 Cor. By this we know hthe Spirit of truth and ithe spirit of error. 4 Beloved, 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. 1 John 4:7-11 God Is Love. 4 Beloved, t do not believe every spirit, but u test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for v many w false prophets x have gone out into the world. 6 No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; nno one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, rdo not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, 1 John 4, English Standard Version 2016 (ESV) Test the Spirits Beloved, #Jer. 1 John 4 English Standard Version (ESV) Test the Spirits. 2:18 many # 2 Pet. 13 Do not be surprised, brothers,3 zthat the world hates you. God Is Love. 14 We know that awe have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 1 John 4 Test the Spirits. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. because ryour sins are forgiven for his name’s sake. 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and rhas given us understanding, so that we may know shim who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. 6 Jacob’s well was there; so Jesus, … KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Test the Spirits. 19 eWe love because he first loved us. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not abeen perfected in love. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: yevery spirit that confesses that zJesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 20 fIf anyone says, “I love God,” and ghates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot1 love God hwhom he has not seen. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. 1 aThe elder to the elect lady and her children, bwhom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who cknow dthe truth, Read more Share Copy 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that nGod sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 4 Beloved, tdo not believe every spirit, but utest the spirits to see whether they are from God, for vmany wfalse prophets xhave gone out into the world. 26 I write these things to you about pthose who are trying to deceive you. 29 If you know that whe is righteous, you may be sure that xeveryone who practices righteousness has been born of him. Looking for a fundamental understanding of the Bible? 1 Beloved, 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. 23 lNo one who denies the Son has the Father. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: # [1 Cor. 6 We are from God. 11 for whoever greets him stakes part in his wicked works. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also. 1 John 5:19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in wickedness. 24 Let mwhat you heard from the beginning abide in you. 5 You know that khe appeared in order to ltake away sins, and min him there is no sin. 22 Who is the liar but khe who denies that Jesus is the Christ? 6 Jacob’s well was there; so … 12:10; 14:29; Rev. 4 Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and b baptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples), 3 he left Judea and departed c again for Galilee. yGod is love, and zwhoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 14 And twe have seen and testify that uthe Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of vthe world. 4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; jsin is lawlessness. The reason the Son of God appeared was rto destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 4:7-21 English Standard Version (ESV) God Is Love. 2:2] test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for # See ch. 3 and every spirit athat does not confess Jesus is not from God. 7 Beloved, jlet us love one another, for love is from God, and kwhoever loves has been born of God and knows God. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 3 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we bkeep his commandments. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes tthat Jesus is the Son of God? 12 qNo one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and rhis love is perfected in us. 4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for (J)he who is in you is greater than (K)he who is in the world. 15 vDo not love the world or the things in the world. Read 1 John 4 from the ESV Bible online. 19 By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before him; 3 For othis is the love of God, that we pkeep his commandments. This is bthe antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son. 1 John 4 English Standard Version Test the Spirits 1 Beloved, 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. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 2 zHe is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but aalso for the sins of the whole world. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist. And sby this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us. 1 John 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. Tools. 2 ebecause of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: 3 fGrace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son, in truth and love. 1 John 4:1 Test the Spirits 4 Beloved, t do not believe every spirit, but u test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for v many w false prophets x have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1 - ESV: Beloved, 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. Verse. 2:1 false prophets # 2 John 7 have gone out into the world. 1996-2020. 5 but whoever dkeeps his word, in him truly ethe love of God is perfected. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:4 English Standard Version (ESV) 4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:7-12. 20 But you have been hanointed by ithe Holy One, and jyou all have knowledge.4 fBy this we may know that we are in him: 7 Beloved, I am writing you ino new commandment, but jan old commandment kthat you had from the beginning. 24 rWhoever keeps his commandments abides in God,4 and God5 in him. 1 Beloved, t do not believe every spirit, but u test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for v many w false prophets x have gone out into the world. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and (I)now is in the world already. 12 tThough I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Cite This Page: Blue Letter Bible. 10 Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him2 there is no pcause for stumbling. 2 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. 10 Whoever believes in the Son of God zhas the testimony in himself. Bible > ESV > 1 John 4 1 John 4 English Standard Version: Par Test the Spirits. 14 And this is hthe confidence that we have toward him, that iif we ask anything according to his will he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him. 5:21; [1 Cor. 1 John 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 1 John 4 NIV Parallel ESV [BSB CSB ESV HCS KJV ISV NAS NET NIV NLT GRK] New International Version: English Standard Version: 1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. because you know shim who is from the beginning. 11 And this is the testimony, that God gave us ceternal life, and dthis life is in his Son. 16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and jGod1 will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. kThere is sin that leads to death; lI do not say that one should pray for that. 3 See ywhat kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called zchildren of God; and so we are. 8 l Anyone who does not love does not know God, because m God is love. Whoever abides in the teaching qhas both the Father and the Son. 4 Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments cis a liar, and cthe truth is not in him, Whoever does not believe God ahas made him a liar, bbecause he has not believed in the testimony that God has borne concerning his Son. 6 whoever says he gabides in him hought to walk in the same way in which he walked. 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Read more Share Copy 1 John 4:12 No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. 18 We know that neveryone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but ohe who was born of God pprotects him, and the evil one does not touch him. 9 Whoever says he is in the light and ohates his brother is still in darkness. 4 Beloved, (A)do not believe every spirit, but (B)test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for (C)many (D)false prophets (E)have gone out into the world.2 By this you know the Spirit of God: (F)every spirit that confesses that (G)Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God,3 and every spirit (H)that does not confess Jesus is not from God. 1 Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples), 3 he left Judea and departed again for Galilee. 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. But if anyone does sin, ywe have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. I write to you, young men... 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. 5:21; [1 Cor. 1 John 4. wIf anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 17 And zthe world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: y every spirit that confesses that z Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit a that does not confess Jesus is not from God. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and sis true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him. 4 d And he had to pass through Samaria. 5 And now I ask you, dear lady—hnot as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning—ithat we love one another. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then nyou too will abide in the Son and in the Father. 16 So xwe have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. 1 John 4:20 20 f If anyone says, “I love God,” and g hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot 1 love God h whom he has not seen. 5 So he came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the field e that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. King James Bible Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 6 This is he who came uby water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. Cancel any time. 1 John 2:13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. 4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for che who is in you is greater than dhe who is in the world. English Standard Version Update. 13 I write fthese things to you who gbelieve in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and bnow is in the world already. 1 John 4 :: English Standard Version (ESV) Strong's. ESV: English Standard Version 2016 and have. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. Whoever does not love abides in death. 16 By this we know love, that dhe laid down his life for us, and ewe ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 3 And everyone who hthus hopes in him ipurifies himself as he is pure. 8 lAnyone who does not love does not know God, because mGod is love. 16 For all that is in the world—xthe desires of the flesh and ythe desires of the eyes and pride of life3—is not from the Father but is from the world. 1 John 4 English Standard Version (ESV) Test the Spirits. 1 John 2:23 No one who denies the Son has the Father. 1 John 4 - ESV: Beloved, 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. 8 the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree. 8 Watch yourselves, oso that you may not lose what we1 have worked for, but pmay win a full reward. And vthe Spirit is the one who testifies, because wthe Spirit is the truth. 7 Little children, olet no one deceive you. English Standard Version (ESV). 17 By this ais love perfected with us, so that bwe may have confidence for the day of judgment, because cas he is so also are we in this world. 15 bEveryone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that cno murderer has eternal life abiding in him. Sign up here! pWhoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. 7 Beloved, j let us love one another, for love is from God, and k whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 21 Beloved, kif our heart does not condemn us, lwe have confidence before God; 1 John 4:4 4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for c he who is in you is greater than d he who is in the world. 18 Children, ait is the last hour, and as you have heard that bantichrist is coming, so now cmany antichrists have come. 4 And we are writing these things so that our[ a] joy may be complete. 12 We should not be like xCain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. 20 for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows everything. 17 mAll wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin that does not lead to death. 12 I am writing to you, little children. 9 sNo one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s2 seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. 4 Beloved, (A)do not believe every spirit, but (B)test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for (C)many (D)false prophets (E)have gone out into the world.2 By this you know the Spirit of God: (F)every spirit that confesses that (G)Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God,3 and every spirit (H)that does not confess Jesus is not from God. Read verse in English Standard Version gWhoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. Blue Letter Bible. 1 John 4:2 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: y every spirit that confesses that z Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, Read more Share Copy 21 I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth. 29:8 do not believe every spirit, but # Thess. 10 By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, tnor is the one who udoes not love his brother. 13 The children of your elect sister greet you. 9 Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, qdoes not have God. 4 gI rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father. 4 And he had to pass through Samaria. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 5 eThey are from the world; therefore they speak from the world, and fthe world listens to them. 18 Little children, let us not ilove in word or talk but in deed and jin truth. 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