1 John 4:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 4:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 4:2 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 4:2 — KJV
“Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:”
— 1 John 4:2 (KJV)
1 John 4:2 in Context — About the Book of 1 John
1 John is the apostle of love's late-life letter — written so believers can know they have eternal life. God is light; God is love; perfect love drives out fear. Its tests are simple and searching: walk in the light, love one another, confess sin and find Him faithful to forgive.
Cross-References for 1 John 4:2
“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: in...: or, for the acknowledgement”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:2: know, spirit, god
“For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:2: spirit, god, jesus
“That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:2: know, every, jesus
“Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:2: know, spirit, god
“And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:2: know, god, jesus
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