1 John 4:5

The Text-Critical English New Testament

They are from the world; therefore what they say is from the world, and the world listens to them.

Cross References

Luke 16:8

So the master commended the unrighteous steward because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the sons of light.

John 17:14

I have given them yoʋr word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

John 17:16

They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.

John 3:31

He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. But he who comes from heaven is above all.

John 8:23

He said to them, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.

2 Timothy 4:3

For a time is coming when people will not tolerate sound doctrine, but having itching ears they will surround themselves with teachers to suit their own desires.

Revelation 12:9

The great dragon was thrown down, the old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.