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.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And every spirit that confesseth not,.... The proper deity and sonship of Christ, his true and real humanity, and his…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And every spirit that confesseth not ... - That is, this doctrine is essential to the Christian system; and he who does…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Every spirit - Every teacher, that confesseth not Jesus, is not of God - has not been inspired by God. The words εν…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 John 4:1-3
The apostle, having said that God's dwelling in and with us may be known by the Spirit that he hath given us, intimates…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh On overwhelming evidence (AB, Coptic, Aethiopic, Vulgate, &c.) we…
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