1 John 4:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 4:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 4:3 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 4:3 — KJV
“And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.”
— 1 John 4:3 (KJV)
1 John 4:3 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 4:3
“The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:3: jesus, christ, flesh
“For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:3: jesus, christ, come
“Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:3: christ, come, antichrist
“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 4:3: jesus, christ, come
“I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:3: flesh, god, heard
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