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

1 John 4:2

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God;
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: every spirit which confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— By this ye know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ hath come in the flesh, is from God:
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— Hereby ye know the Spirit of God: every spirit which confesses Jesus Christ come in flesh is of God;
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Hereby, do ye perceive the Spirit of God:—every spirit that confesseth Jesus Christ as having come, in flesh, is, of God;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— in this know ye the Spirit of God; every spirit that doth confess Jesus Christ in the flesh having come, of God it is,
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— By this is the spirit of God known. Every spirit which confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Hereby shall ye know the Spirit of God, Euery spirit which confesseth that Iesus Christ is come in the flesh, is of God.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Hereby know ye the spirit of God: euery spirit that confesseth that Iesus Christ is come in the flesh, is of God.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— The Spirit of God is known by this: Every prophecy which declares that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is from God.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— By this we know the Spirit of Aloha: Every spirit who confesseth that Jeshu Meshiha hath come in the flesh, is from Aloha.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— By this the Spirit of God is known, every spirit that confesseth that Jesus the Messiah hath come in the flesh, is of God.

Hereby 1722

{1722} Prime
ἐν
en
{en}

A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); 'in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.

5129

{5129} Prime
τούτῳ
touto
{too'-to}

Dative singular masculine or neuter of G3778; to (in, with or by) this (person or thing).

y3739

[3739] Standard
ὅς
hos
{hos}

Probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588); the relative (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that.

know x1097

(1097) Complement
γινώσκω
ginosko
{ghin-oce'-ko}

A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' (absolutely), in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as shown at left, with others not thus clearly expressed).

ye y1097

[1097] Standard
γινώσκω
ginosko
{ghin-oce'-ko}

A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' (absolutely), in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as shown at left, with others not thus clearly expressed).

z5719

<5719> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 3019

z5720

<5720> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Imperative (See G5794)
Count - 592

the x3588

(3588) Complement
ὁ
ho
{ho}

The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).

Spirit 4151

{4151} Prime
πνεῦμα
pneuma
{pnyoo'-mah}

From G4154; a current of air, that is, breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively a spirit, that is, (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, daemon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy spirit.

of God: 2316

{2316} Prime
θεός
theos
{theh'-os}

Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very.

Every 3956

{3956} Prime
πᾶς
pas
{pas}

Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

spirit 4151

{4151} Prime
πνεῦμα
pneuma
{pnyoo'-mah}

that x3739

(3739) Complement
ὅς
hos
{hos}

Probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588); the relative (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that.

confesseth 3670

{3670} Prime
ὁμολογέω
homologeo
{hom-ol-og-eh'-o}

From a compound of the base of G3674 and G3056; to assent, that is, covenant, acknowledge.

z5719

<5719> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 3019

that Jesus 2424

{2424} Prime
Ἰησοῦς
Iesous
{ee-ay-sooce'}

Of Hebrew origin [H3091]; Jesus (that is, Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites.

Christ 5547

{5547} Prime
Χριστός
Christos
{khris-tos'}

From G5548; anointed, that is, the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

is come 2064

{2064} Prime
ἔρχομαι
erchomai
{er'-khom-ahee}

Middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred [middle voice] word, ἐλεύθομαι [[eleuthomai]], {el-yoo'-thom-ahee}; or [active] ἔλθω [[eltho]], {el'-tho}; which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively).

z5756

<5756> Grammar

Tense - Second Perfect (See G5782)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 43

in 1722

{1722} Prime
ἐν
en
{en}

the flesh 4561

{4561} Prime
σάρξ
sarx
{sarx}

Probably from the base of G4563; flesh (as stripped of the skin), that is, (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred, or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specifically) a human being (as such).

is 2076

{2076} Prime
ἐστί
esti
{es-tee'}

Third person singular present indicative of G1510; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are.

z5748

<5748> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 1612

of 1537

{1537} Prime
ἐκ
ek
{ek}

A primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence motion or action proceeds), from, out (of place, time or cause; literally or figuratively; direct or remote).

God: 2316

{2316} Prime
θεός
theos
{theh'-os}

Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very.

1 John 4:2

_ _ Hereby — “Herein.”

_ _ know ... the Spirit of God — whether he be, or not, in those teachers professing to be moved by Him.

_ _ Every spirit — that is, Every teacher claiming inspiration by the HOLY SPIRIT.

_ _ confesseth — The truth is taken for granted as established. Man is required to confess it, that is, in his teaching to profess it openly.

_ _ Jesus Christ is come in the flesh — a twofold truth confessed, that Jesus is the Christ, and that He is come (the Greek perfect tense implies not a mere past historical fact, as the aorist would, but also the present continuance of the fact and its blessed effects) in the flesh (“clothed with flesh”: not with a mere seeming humanity, as the Docetae afterwards taught: He therefore was, previously, something far above flesh). His flesh implies His death for us, for only by assuming flesh could He die (for as God He could not), Hebrews 2:9, Hebrews 2:10, Hebrews 2:14, Hebrews 2:16; and His death implies His LOVE for us (John 15:13). To deny the reality of His flesh is to deny His love, and so cast away the root which produces all true love on the believer’s part (1 John 4:9-11, 1 John 4:19). Rome, by the doctrine of the immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary, denies Christ’s proper humanity.

See commentary on 1 John 4:1-3.

1 John 4:2

Every spirit — Or teacher. Which confesseth — Both with heart and voice. Jesus Christ, who is come in the flesh, is of God — This his coming presupposes, contains, and draws after it, the whole doctrine of Christ.

1 John 4:2

⁽²⁾ Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: ^(b) Every spirit that confesseth that ^(c) Jesus Christ is come in the ^(d) flesh is of God:

⁽²⁾ He gives a certain and perpetual rule to know the doctrine of antichrist, that is, if either the divine or human nature of Christ, or the true uniting of them together is denied: or if the least jot that may be, be detracted from his office who is our only king, prophet and everlasting high priest.

^(b) He speaks simply of the doctrine, and not of the person.

^(c) The true Messiah.

^(d) Is true man.

Every:
1 John 5:1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
John 16:13-15 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. ... All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you.
1 Corinthians 12:3 Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and [that] no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

come:
1 John 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that [spirit] of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Jn 1:14; 16:13. 1Co 12:3. 1Ti 3:16. 1Jn 4:3; 5:1.