1 John 4:5

New American Bible - revised edition

They belong to the world; accordingly, their teaching belongs to the world, and the world listens to them.

Cross References

Psalm 17:4

as others often do. As your lips have instructed me, I have kept from the way of the lawless.

Jeremiah 29:8

For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Do not be deceived by the prophets and diviners who are among you; do not listen to those among you who dream dreams,

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests teach on their own authority; Yet my people like it this way; what will you do when the end comes?

Micah 2:11

If one possessed of a lying spirit speaks deceitfully, saying, “I will preach to you wine and strong drink,” that one would be the preacher for this people.

Luke 16:8

And the master commended that dishonest steward for acting prudently. Application of the Parable. “For the children of this world are more prudent in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light.

John 17:14

I gave them your word, and the world hated them, because they do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world.

John 17:16

They do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world.

John 3:31

The one who comes from above is above all. The one who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of earthly things. But the one who comes from heaven [is above all].

John 8:23

He said to them, “You belong to what is below, I belong to what is above. You belong to this world, but I do not belong to this world.

2 Timothy 4:3

For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine but, following their own desires and insatiable curiosity, will accumulate teachers

Revelation 12:9

The huge dragon, the ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, who deceived the whole world, was thrown down to earth, and its angels were thrown down with it.