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1 John 4:1 Living in the Light

1 Test the Spirits
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Cross References for 1 John 4:1

2 Corinthians 11:3 - But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:3 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:3

1 John 2:18 - Warning Against Antichrists Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that th... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:18 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:18

Deuteronomy 13:3 - you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. The Lord your God is testing you t... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:3 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:3

Jeremiah 5:31 - The prophets prophesy lies, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:31 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:31

2 Timothy 3:13 - while evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:13 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:13

Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, wh... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:8 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:8

1 Kings 13:18 - The old prophet answered, “I too am a prophet, as you are. And an angel said to me by the word ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:18 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 13:18

Deuteronomy 13:1 - Worshiping Other Gods If a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and annou... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:1 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:1

Proverbs 14:15 - A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:15

1 Thessalonians 5:21 - Test everything. Hold on to the good. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:21

1 Timothy 4:1 - Instructions to Timothy The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:1 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:1

Acts 20:29 - I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Click to read the verse Acts 20:29 Click to read the verse Acts 20:29

Matthew 7:15 - “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are fero... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:15 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:15

Ephesians 5:6 - Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:6

Ephesians 4:14 - Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:14

2 Timothy 3:8 - Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth—men of depraved mi... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:8 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:8

2 Peter 2:1 - False Teachers and Their Destruction But there were also false prophets among the people, just ... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:1 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:1

Hebrews 13:9 - Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be stren... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:9

Acts 17:11 - Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the mess... Click to read the verse Acts 17:11 Click to read the verse Acts 17:11

2 Corinthians 11:13 - For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:13

Isaiah 9:15 - the elders and prominent men are the head, the prophets who teach lies are the tail. Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:15

Leviticus 13:34 - On the seventh day the priest is to examine the itch, and if it has not spread in the skin and ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:34 Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:34

Revelation 2:2 - I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked... Click to read the verse Revelation 2:2 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:2

Titus 1:10 - For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circu... Click to read the verse Titus 1:10 Click to read the verse Titus 1:10

1 Corinthians 14:32 - The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:32 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:32

Jeremiah 23:16 - This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:16

Matthew 24:4 - Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:4

Luke 21:8 - He replied: “Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I a... Click to read the verse Luke 21:8 Click to read the verse Luke 21:8

Matthew 24:11 - and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:11

Galatians 2:4 - This matter arose because some false brothers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom w... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:4 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:4

Colossians 2:4 - I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. Click to read the verse Colossians 2:4 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:4

Deuteronomy 13:1-5 - Worshiping Other Gods If a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and annou... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:1-5 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:1-5

Philippians 1:10 - so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of ... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:10 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:10

Proverbs 19:27 - Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:27

Micah 2:11 - If a liar and deceiver comes and says, ‘I will prophesy for you plenty of wine and beer,’ he wo... Click to read the verse Micah 2:11 Click to read the verse Micah 2:11

1 Corinthians 2:15 - The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man’s ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:15

Romans 16:18-19 - For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and fl... Click to read the verse Romans 16:18-19 Click to read the verse Romans 16:18-19

2 Corinthians 2:17 - Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we spea... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:17

1 John 4:6 - We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not list... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:6

Nehemiah 6:12 - I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had prophesied against me because Tobiah and ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 6:12 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 6:12

1 Corinthians 12:10 - to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, t... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:10

1 Timothy 3:10 - They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:10 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:10

Mark 4:24 - “Consider carefully what you hear,” he continued. “With the measure you use, it will be measure... Click to read the verse Mark 4:24 Click to read the verse Mark 4:24

Zephaniah 3:4 - Her prophets are arrogant; they are treacherous men. Her priests profane the sanctuary and do v... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:4 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:4

Jeremiah 29:8-9 - Yes, this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Do not let the prophets and divi... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 29:8-9 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 29:8-9

Jeremiah 27:14 - Do not listen to the words of the prophets who say to you, ‘You will not serve the king of Baby... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 27:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 27:14

Matthew 24:4-5 - Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:4-5 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:4-5

Mark 13:6 - Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. Click to read the verse Mark 13:6 Click to read the verse Mark 13:6

Daniel 11:34 - When they fall, they will receive a little help, and many who are not sincere will join them. Click to read the verse Daniel 11:34 Click to read the verse Daniel 11:34

2 John 1:7 - Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into ... Click to read the verse 2 John 1:7 Click to read the verse 2 John 1:7

John 10:1 - The Shepherd and His Flock “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by t... Click to read the verse John 10:1 Click to read the verse John 10:1

Matthew 24:23-26 - At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘There he is!’ do not belie... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:23-26 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:23-26

Acts 13:6 - They traveled through the whole island until they came to Paphos. There they met a Jewish sorce... Click to read the verse Acts 13:6 Click to read the verse Acts 13:6

Luke 12:57 - “Why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right? Click to read the verse Luke 12:57 Click to read the verse Luke 12:57

Mark 13:21 - At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, there he is!’ do not... Click to read the verse Mark 13:21 Click to read the verse Mark 13:21

Galatians 1:7 - which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:7 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:7

Mark 13:5 - Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you. Click to read the verse Mark 13:5 Click to read the verse Mark 13:5

1 Corinthians 14:29 - Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:29 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:29

Matthew 7:15-16 - “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are fero... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:15-16 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:15-16