1 John 4:1
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordBeloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
— 1 John 4:1, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Beloved, don't believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Beloved, every spirit believe not, but prove the spirits, if of God they are, because many false prophets have gone forth to the world;