1 John 4:1

Which verses does 1 John 4:1 point to?

The 20 strongest of 22, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

1. 1 Thessalonians 5:2166 votes

   but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

2. 2 Peter 2:147 votes

   Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.

3. 1 Timothy 4:143 votes

   Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,

4. Proverbs 14:1537 votes

   The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

5. 2 John 1:736 votes

   For many deceivers have gone out into the world, refusing to confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.

6. Matthew 24:4–534 votes

   Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.

7. Jeremiah 29:8–931 votes

   For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Do not be deceived by the prophets and diviners among you, and do not listen to the dreams you elicit from them. For they are falsely prophesying to you in My name; I have not sent them, declares the LORD.”

8. Matthew 7:15–1628 votes

   Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?

9. 1 Corinthians 14:2924 votes

   Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.

10. 1 John 2:1824 votes

    Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.

11. Luke 12:5723 votes
12. Luke 21:822 votes
13. Deuteronomy 13:1–519 votes
14. Matthew 24:23–2619 votes
15. 2 Timothy 3:1319 votes
16. Revelation 2:217 votes
17. Mark 13:2116 votes
18. 1 Corinthians 12:1016 votes
19. Romans 16:18–1915 votes
20. Jeremiah 5:3113 votes

    The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end?

Which verses point to 1 John 4:1?

The 10 strongest of 57.

• Matthew 7:15 45
• 1 Thessalonians 5:21 42
• Revelation 2:2 41
• 2 Corinthians 11:3 22
• Matthew 24:4 21
• John 10:1 21
• Ephesians 4:14 20
• Proverbs 14:15 17
• Luke 21:8 16
• 2 Thessalonians 2:2 16