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1 John 4:6
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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.
About 1 John 4:6
1 John 4:6 from 1 John speaks directly to Discerning Spirits in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the New Testament tradition. This passage in the epistle literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- 1 John 4:1
“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 Corinthians 12:10
“To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”
- 1 Corinthians 2:14
“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
- Hebrews 5:14
“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. ”
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How to Apply 1 John 4:6
Study 1 John 4:6 in context by reading the surrounding passage in 1 John. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Discerning Spirits in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.