1 John 4:5
They are of the world; for this cause they speak of the world, and the world hears them.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.
In Context
Cross References
John 3:31He that comes from above is above all; he that is from the earth is of the earth, and speaks of the earth; he that comes from heaven is above all.
John 8:23And he said to them: Ye are from beneath; I am from above. Ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
John 17:14I have given them thy word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world, as I am not of the world.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 4:5-7
Danger of Antichristian Spirit. ( a. d. 80.) 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. In these verses the apostle encourages the disciples against the fear and danger of this seducing antichristian… Read the whole commentary →