1 JOHN 4:5 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.”
They are from the world; therefore they speak from the world, and the world listens to them — the false prophets' origin (ek tou kosmou) determines their message and resonance. They speak the world's language; the world hears itself in their words. Natural affinity exists between world and worldly spirits.
Church Fathers on 1 John 4:5
“These are of the world.” 1 John 4:5 Who? The antichrists. You have already heard who they be. And if you be not such, you know them, but whosoever is such, knows not. “These are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world hears them.” Who are they that “speak of the world”? Mark who are against charity. Behold, you have heard the Lord saying, “If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will forgive you also your trespasses. But if you…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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