1 John 4:4

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.

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Ye have overcome these seducers, because greater is the Spirit of Christ that is in you than the spirit of antichrist that is in the world.

⁴ Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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Wells of Living Water Commentary

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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