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1Jn 4:1. Παντὶ) every spirit, which presents itself.-πνεύματι) spirit, by which any teacher is influenced.-δοκιμάζετε, try) according to the rule, which is given in 1Jn 4:2-3.-πολλοὶ) many, as at other times, so in that age also. A dreadful crop of heresies sprung up in those times. John zealously contends against them. If he were alive at this day, he would be called by some too severe.-ψευδοπροφῆται, false prophets) 2Pe 2:1; Mat 24:11; Mat 24:24.-ἐξεληλύθασιν, have gone out) from their places. They have entered into the world: 2Jn 1:7.-κόσμον, the world) which is easy to be deceived: 2Jn 1:4-5.