1 John 4:4 asv — Ye are of God, my little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the…

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"Ye are of God, my little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. "

— 1 John 4:4, American Standard Version

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1 John 4 — Context

1

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

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Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

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and every spirit that confesseth not Jesus is not of God: and this is the spirit of the antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it cometh; and now it is in the world already.

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Ye are of God, my little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.

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They are of the world: therefore speak they as of the world, and the world heareth them.

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We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he who is not of God heareth us not. By this we know the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

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Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is begotten of God, and knoweth God.

1 John 4:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 4:4 say?
1 John 4:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “Ye are of God, my little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. ”
Where is 1 John 4:4 in the Bible?
1 John 4:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 4.
Who wrote 1 John?
1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 1 John about?
John writes to help believers know they have eternal life. Three tests run through the letter: do you walk in the light, love one another, and confess that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh? Where these are present, assurance follows.
What are the major themes of 1 John?
1 John explores themes including Assurance, Love, Light, Truth vs. Error, Eternal Life. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 John 4:4.
What translation should I read 1 John 4:4 in?
1 John 4:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 John 4:4?
1 John 4:4 reads (ASV): “Ye are of God, my little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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