Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
of the world—They derive their spirit and teaching from the world, "unregenerate human nature, ruled over and possessed by Satan, the prince of this world" [ALFORD].
speak they of the word—They draw the matter of their conversation from the life, opinions, and feelings of the world.
the world heareth them— (John 15:18-19). The world loves its own.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 1 John 4:5:
Galatians 1:10
Colossians 4:6
1 John 2:18
1 John 3:24
1 John 4:1
1 John 4:6
1 John 4:6
Revelation 12:12
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