1 John 4:5 web — They are of the world. Therefore they speak of the world, and the world hears them.

World English Bible

"They are of the world. Therefore they speak of the world, and the world hears them."

— 1 John 4:5, World English Bible

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1 John 4 — Context

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By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit who confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God,

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and every spirit who doesn't confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God, and this is the spirit of the Antichrist, of whom you have heard that it comes. Now it is in the world already.

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You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.

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They are of the world. Therefore they speak of the world, and the world hears them.

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We are of God. He who knows God listens to us. He who is not of God doesn't listen to us. 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 everyone who loves is born of God, and knows God.

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He who doesn't love doesn't know God, for God is love.

1 John 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 4:5 say?
1 John 4:5 in the World English Bible reads: “They are of the world. Therefore they speak of the world, and the world hears them.”
Where is 1 John 4:5 in the Bible?
1 John 4:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 5.
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 4:5.
What translation should I read 1 John 4:5 in?
1 John 4:5 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 4:5?
1 John 4:5 reads (WEB): “They are of the world. Therefore they speak of the world, and the world hears them.” 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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