1 John 4:1
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 4
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.”1 John 4:1
What Does 1 John 4:1 Mean?
1 John 4:1 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 John 4:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Thessalonians 5:21“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”2 Peter 2:1“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.”Matthew 7:15“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”1 Timothy 4:1“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;”Revelation 2:2“I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:”Proverbs 14:15“The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”2 John 1:7“For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.”Matthew 24:4“And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.”Jeremiah 29:8“For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.”1 Corinthians 14:29“Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.”1 John 2:18“Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.”Luke 12:57“Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?”Luke 21:8“And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.”2 Corinthians 11:3“But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.”John 10:1“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.”Ephesians 4:14“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”Deuteronomy 13:1“If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,”Matthew 24:23“Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.”2 Timothy 3:13“But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.”Mark 13:21“And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:”
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