1 John 4:2

Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 John 4:2

BSB
By this you will know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God,
AKJV
Hereby know you the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
CPDV
The Spirit of God may be known in this way. Every spirit who confesses that Jesus Christ has arrived in the flesh is of God;
ERV
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: every spirit which confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
NHEB
By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit who confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God,
SMT
In this ye know the spirit of God: Every spirit which acknowledges Jesus Christ having come in the flesh is of God:

Commentary for 1 John 4:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 4:2
Summary
Incarnation of Jesus reveals true Spirit
Event
Confirming Jesus as incarnate
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching