1 John 4:5

New International Reader's Version

False prophets belong to the world. So they speak from the world’s point of view. And the world listens to them.

Cross References

Psalm 17:4

Though evil people tried to pay me to do wrong, I have not done what they wanted. Instead I have done what you commanded.

Jeremiah 29:8

The Lord who rules over all is the God of Israel. He says, “Do not let the prophets trick you. Do not be fooled by those who claim to have secret knowledge. Do not listen to people who try to explain their dreams to you.

Jeremiah 5:31

The prophets prophesy lies. The priests rule by their own authority. And my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?”

Micah 2:11

Suppose a prophet goes around telling lies. And he prophesies that you will have plenty of wine and beer. Then that kind of prophet would be just right for this nation!

Luke 16:8

“The manager had not been honest. But the master praised him for being clever. The people of this world are clever in dealing with those who are like themselves. They are more clever than God’s people.

John 17:14

I have given them your word. The world has hated them. That’s because they are not part of the world any more than I am.

John 17:16

They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to it.

John 3:31

“The one who comes from above is above everything. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks like someone from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above everything.

John 8:23

But Jesus said, “You are from below. I am from heaven. You are from this world. I am not from this world.

2 Timothy 4:3

The time will come when people won’t put up with true teaching. Instead, they will try to satisfy their own desires. They will gather a large number of teachers around them. The teachers will say what the people want to hear.

Revelation 12:9

The great dragon was thrown down to the earth, and his angels with him. The dragon is that old serpent called the devil, or Satan. He leads the whole world astray.