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That is why they speak from the world’s perspective, and the world listens to them. <a href="/blb/1_john/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> They are of the world; because of this they speak from out of the world, and the world listens to them. <a href="/kjv/1_john/4.htm">King James Bible</a> They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. <a href="/nkjv/1_john/4.htm">New King James Version</a> They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> They are from the world, therefore they speak as from the world, and the world listens to them. <a href="/nasb/1_john/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> They are from the world; therefore they speak as from the world, and the world listens to them. <a href="/nasb77/1_john/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> They are from the world; therefore they speak as from the world, and the world listens to them. <a href="/lsb/1_john/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> They are from the world; therefore they speak as from the world, and the world hears them. <a href="/amp/1_john/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They [who teach twisted doctrine] are of the world and belong to it; therefore they speak from the [viewpoint of the] world [with its immoral freedom and baseless theories—demanding compliance with their opinions and ridiculing the values of the upright], and the [gullible one of the] world listens closely and pays attention to them. <a href="/csb/1_john/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They are from the world. Therefore what they say is from the world, and the world listens to them. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They are from the world. Therefore what they say is from the world, and the world listens to them. <a href="/asv/1_john/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> They are of the world: therefore speak they as of the world, and the world heareth them. <a href="/cev/1_john/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> These enemies belong to this world, and the world listens to them, because they speak its language. <a href="/erv/1_john/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> They are of the world: therefore speak they as of the world, and the world heareth them. <a href="/gwt/1_john/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> These people belong to the world. That's why they speak the thoughts of the world, and the world listens to them. <a href="/gnt/1_john/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Those false prophets speak about matters of the world, and the world listens to them because they belong to the world. <a href="/isv/1_john/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> These people belong to the world. That is why they speak from the world's perspective, and the world listens to them. <a href="/msb/1_john/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They are of the world. That is why they speak from the world?s perspective, and the world listens to them. <a href="/net/1_john/4.htm">NET Bible</a> They are from the world; therefore they speak from the world's perspective and the world listens to them. <a href="/nheb/1_john/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They are of the world. Therefore they speak of the world, and the world hears them. <a href="/wbt/1_john/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> They are of the world: therefore they speak from the world, and the world heareth them. <a href="/wey/1_john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They are the world's children, and so their language is that of the world, and the world listens to them. We are God's children. <a href="/web/1_john/4.htm">World English Bible</a> They are of the world. Therefore they speak of the world, and the world hears them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> They are of the world, because they speak of this from the world, and the world hears them; <a href="/blb/1_john/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> They are of the world; because of this they speak from out of the world, and the world listens to them. <a href="/ylt/1_john/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> They -- of the world they are; because of this from the world they speak, and the world doth hear them; <a href="/slt/1_john/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> They are of the world: for this they speak of the world, and the world hears them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> They are of the world: therefore of the world they speak, and the world heareth them. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> They are of the world. Therefore, they speak about the world, and the world listens to them. <a href="/nabre/1_john/4.htm">New American Bible</a> They belong to the world; accordingly, their teaching belongs to the world, and the world listens to them. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They are from the world; therefore what they say is from the world, and the world listens to them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> They are of the world; therefore they speak of the world, and the world hears them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And these are from the world, therefore they speak from the world and the world listens to them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> They are of the world: therefore, they speak of the world, and the world hears them. <a href="/godbey/1_john/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> They are of the world: on this account they speak of the world, and the world hears them. <a href="/haweis/1_john/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> They are of the world, therefore speak they as of the world, and the world heareth them. <a href="/mace/1_john/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> they are of the world: therefore their doctrine is worldly, and the world are their disciples. <a href="/wey/1_john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They are the world's children, and so their language is that of the world, and the world listens to them. We are God's children. <a href="/worrell/1_john/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> They are of the world; for this cause they speak of the world, and the world hears them. <a href="/worsley/1_john/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> They are of the world; therefore they speak as men of the world, and the world heareth them. <a href="/parallel/1_john/4-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlZ5ywDtQGE?start=719" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_john/4.htm">Testing the Spirits</a> …4You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. 5<a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">They</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmou (N-GMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">world.</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">That is why</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalousin (V-PIA-3P) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">they speak</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">from the</a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmou (N-GMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">world’s</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">perspective,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmos (N-NMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">world</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouei (V-PIA-3S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">listens to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> 6We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. That is how we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of deception.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/15-19.htm">John 15:19</a> If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. <a href="/james/4-4.htm">James 4:4</a> You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God. <a href="/john/17-14.htm">John 17:14</a> I 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. <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a> Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-12.htm">1 Corinthians 2:12</a> We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. <a href="/john/8-23.htm">John 8:23</a> Then He told them, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-4.htm">2 Corinthians 4:4</a> The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. <a href="/galatians/1-10.htm">Galatians 1:10</a> Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. <a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">Matthew 10:22</a> You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. <a href="/john/3-31.htm">John 3:31</a> The 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-20.htm">1 Corinthians 1:20</a> Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? <a href="/john/7-7.htm">John 7:7</a> The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-19.htm">1 Corinthians 3:19</a> For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” <a href="/john/14-17.htm">John 14:17</a> the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">2 Timothy 4:10</a> because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world hears them.are.<a href="/psalms/17-4.htm">Psalm 17:4</a> Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.<a href="/luke/16-8.htm">Luke 16:8</a> And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.<a href="/john/3-31.htm">John 3:31</a> He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.and.<a href="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Isaiah 30:10,11</a> Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits: … <a href="/jeremiah/5-31.htm">Jeremiah 5:31</a> The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?<a href="/jeremiah/29-8.htm">Jeremiah 29:8</a> For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">Children</a> <a href="/james/2-5.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_john/3-11.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-6.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-6.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-11.htm">Language</a> <a href="/1_john/3-12.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">World</a> <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">World's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/5-2.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_john/4-6.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/1_john/4-6.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/1_john/4-9.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_john/4-6.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_john/4-6.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/1_john/4-6.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Language</a> <a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/1_john/4-9.htm">World</a> <a href="/revelation/18-23.htm">World's</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 4</div>1. <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">He warns them not to believe all who boast of the Spirit;</a> 7. <a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">and exhorts to brotherly love.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_john/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>They are of the world. This phrase identifies a group of people whose values and beliefs are aligned with worldly systems rather than with God. In biblical context, "the world" often refers to human society organized in opposition to God (see <a href="/john/15-19.htm">John 15:19</a>). This distinction between the world and the followers of Christ is a recurring theme in the New Testament, emphasizing the spiritual battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of this world. Historically, the early church faced persecution and pressure to conform to societal norms, which were often contrary to Christian teachings.That is why they speak from the world’s perspective, Here, the text highlights the source of their speech and teachings. Speaking from the world’s perspective means their messages are influenced by secular values, which can be contrary to biblical truth. This aligns with the warning in <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Colossians 2:8</a> about being taken captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy. The cultural context of the time included various philosophies and religious beliefs that competed with Christian doctrine, and this remains relevant today as believers discern truth amidst diverse worldviews.and the world listens to them. This indicates that those who are of the world find resonance with worldly messages. The world’s acceptance of these teachings is contrasted with the rejection often faced by those who speak God’s truth (see <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-19</a>). This reflects the broader biblical narrative of the narrow path versus the wide path (<a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Matthew 7:13-14</a>). The acceptance of worldly messages can be seen as a fulfillment of prophecy regarding the end times, where people will gather teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear (<a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the epistle, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Christ and his emphasis on love and truth. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_world.htm">The World</a> In this context, "the world" refers to the secular, fallen system that is opposed to God and His truth. It represents values and beliefs that are contrary to the teachings of Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/f/false_prophets/teachers.htm">False Prophets/Teachers</a> Individuals who spread teachings that are not aligned with the truth of the Gospel. They are characterized by their worldly perspective and influence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_of_worldly_influence.htm">Discernment of Worldly Influence</a> Believers must be vigilant in discerning teachings and influences that originate from a worldly perspective. This requires a deep understanding of Scripture and reliance on the Holy Spirit for guidance. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_be_set_apart.htm">The Call to Be Set Apart</a> Christians are called to live lives that are distinct from the world. This involves adopting values and behaviors that reflect the teachings of Christ, even when they are counter-cultural. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_biblical_truth.htm">The Importance of Biblical Truth</a> In a world filled with conflicting messages, grounding oneself in biblical truth is essential. Regular study of the Bible and prayer are crucial for maintaining a perspective aligned with God's will. <a href="/topical/e/engaging_with_the_world_wisely.htm">Engaging with the World Wisely</a> While believers are not of the world, they are still in it and must engage with it wisely. This means being a light in the darkness and sharing the Gospel with love and truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 4</a> <a href="/q/how_does_prosperity_gospel_oppose_the_bible.htm">Why does the prosperity gospel contradict biblical teachings?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_science_lessen_religious_reliance.htm">Why does scientific progress reduce reliance on religious explanations?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_god_promise_before_time_began.htm">Titus 1:2 - How can a timeless God make a promise 'before the world began,' and what does that imply about the nature of time and creation?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_john_3_5_mean_historically.htm">In John 3:5, what does being born of water and the Spirit mean, and is there historical proof that first-century listeners understood this uniquely?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - The source of their character and their teaching is the world; from it they derive their inspiration; and of course the world listens to them. Once again (see on 1 John 3:23) we have an echo of Christ's last discourses: "If ye were of the world, the world would love its own" (<a href="/john/15-19.htm">John 15:19</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_john/4-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>They αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. are εἰσίν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world. κόσμου (kosmou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). That is why διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. they speak λαλοῦσιν (lalousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. from the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world’s κόσμου (kosmou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). perspective, ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world κόσμος (kosmos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). listens to ἀκούει (akouei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. them. αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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