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Beloved (αγαπητο). Three times in this chapter (1,7,11) we have this tender address on love.
Believe not every spir…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
ANALYSIS OF CHAPTER IV.
THERE are two principal subjects discu ed in this chapter:—
- The method by which we may determine that w…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
NOT ALL SPIRITS ARE THE RESULT OF THE SONSHIP: NECESSITY OF EXAMINING THEM (1 John 4:1–6).
- The difference among spirit…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
Beloved, believe not every spirit,—
A simpleton believes every word that he hears, but the wise man's eyes are in his head,
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
The opponents not only lay claim to God but boast of their inspiration by the “spirit” (GK 4460). Likely they gave evidence of their inspiration th…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
He returns to his former doctrine, which he had touched upon in the second chapter, for many (as is usual with new things) abused the name of Chris…
John Gill
JohnGill
Beloved, believe not every spirit
The apostle having mentioned the word "spirit" in the latter part of the preceding…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Christians who are well acquainted with the Scriptures may, in humble dependence on Divine teaching, discern those who set forth doctrines accordin…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson