1Jo 4:5 | JFB | STEP | 5. 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-- ( , ). The world loves its own.

‏ 1 John 4:5

5. 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--(Joh 15:18, 19). The world loves its own.