1 John 4:5

Translations

Modern

They are of the world. That is why they speak from the world’s perspective, and the world listens to them.

Traditional

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

Literal

They are of the world; because of this they speak from out of the world, and the world hears them.

Latin

Ipsi de mundo sunt: ideo de mundo loquuntur, et mundus eos audit.

Original

Greek

English

They are of the world. That is why they speak from the world’s perspective, and the world listens to them.

Notes

1 John 4:5

The viewpoint of the world is shaped by evil and stands in opposition to God (2:15–17).

1 John 4:1–6

Those who belong to God can tell the difference between spiritual truth and error (4:4). The presence of the Holy Spirit teaches them (3:23–24; see 2:20, 27; John 14:15–26; 16:5–15). Yet John gives clear tests that Christians can use so that there will be no confusion. These tests are a beginning point for identifying true teachers, not a complete list. John designed them to answer the false teachings that were spreading in the churches of the people he is writing to.

Theme notes and profiles

The World

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As for the deeds of men—by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
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Glossary

First Letter of John Son of God

Topics

Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Righteousness: Fruits of Unclean Spirits

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