1 John 4:1
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King James Version (modern wording)
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 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
1 John 4:1 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
1 John 4:1 (BSB)
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What does 1 John 4:1 say?
1 John 4:1 in modern King James wording reads: "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world."
Where is 1 John 4:1 found in the Bible?
1 John 4:1 is verse 1 of chapter 4 of the book of 1 John, in the New Testament. 1 John has 5 chapters.
Which translations of 1 John 4:1 can I read here?
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