1 John 4:1

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
Beloved{G27}, believe{G4100}{(G5720)} not{G3361} every{G3956} spirit{G4151}, but{G235} try{G1381}{(G5720)} the spirits{G4151} whether{G1487} they are{G2076}{(G5748)} of{G1537} God{G2316}: because{G3754} many{G4183} false prophets{G5578} are gone out{G1831}{(G5758)} into{G1519} the world{G2889}.
Strong's King James
Beloved ones, do not believe every spirit (ruach); instead, test the spirits! To see if they are of the Elohim, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
The F.O.G*
[1] Beloved friends, don't automatically trust every spiritual message you hear. Instead, carefully test the spirits to see if they truly come from God. Many false prophets have gone out into the world like wolves in sheep's clothing.Dearest friends, do not trust every spirit. Instead, test the spirits! To see if they belong to יהוה (Yahweh), because many false prophets have been sent into the world.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Beloved, every spirit believe not, but prove the spirits, if of God they are, because many false prophets have gone forth to the world;
Young's Literal Translation

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