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NASB | 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit [speaking through a self-proclaimed prophet]; instead test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets and teachers have gone out into the world. |
Bible Question (short): false prophets |
Question (full): How does one identify a false prophet? How would I know? I just can't imagine that a false prophet would make it evident to all that he or she is. It just doesn't seem to be the nature of deception to be evident or easily recognized. |