1 John 4:1

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.

Cross References (22)

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (59)

    but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

  • 2 Peter 2:1 (41)

    Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly

  • 1 Timothy 4:1 (38)

    Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teac

  • 2 John 1:7 (31)

    For many deceivers have gone out into the world, refusing to confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Any such p

  • Proverbs 14:15 (31)

    The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

  • Matthew 24:4–5 (29)

    Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.

  • Jeremiah 29:8–9 (25)

    For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Do not be deceived by the prophets and diviners among you,

  • Matthew 7:15–16 (24)

    Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:29 (21)

    Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.

  • 1 John 2:18 (20)

    Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have ap

  • Luke 12:57 (19)

    And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?

  • Luke 21:8 (18)

    Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time

  • Matthew 24:23–26 (16)

    At that time, if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.

  • Deuteronomy 13:1–5 (16)

    If a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you and proclaims a sign or wonder to you,

  • 2 Timothy 3:13 (16)

    while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

  • Revelation 2:2 (14)

    I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have t

  • Mark 13:21 (13)

    At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.

  • 1 Corinthians 12:10 (13)

    to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking

  • Romans 16:18–19 (12)

    For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the h

  • Acts 20:29 (10)

    I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.

  • Jeremiah 5:31 (10)

    The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do i

  • Acts 17:11 (6)

    Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and ex