1 John 4:5
They are of the world. That is why they speak from the world’s perspective, and the world listens to them.
Majority Standard Bible
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
Psalms 17:4As for the deeds of men—by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
Jeremiah 5:31The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end?
Micah 2:11If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the preacher for this people!
John 3:31The One who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks as one from the earth. The One who comes from heaven is above all.
John 8:23Then He told them, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.
John 17:14I have given them Your word and the world has hated them. For they are not of the world, just 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 →