The Meaning of 1 John 4:1- Explained

1 John 4:1-

KJV: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

YLT: Beloved, every spirit believe not, but prove the spirits, if of God they are, because many false prophets have gone forth to the world;

Darby: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, if they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

ASV: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

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KJV Reverse Interlinear

Beloved,  believe  not  every  spirit,  but  try  the spirits  whether  they are  of  God:  because  many  false prophets  are gone out  into  the world. 
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