They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.
Of the world - they derive their spirit and teaching from the world: 'unregenerate bureau nature, ruled over and possessed by Satan' (Alford).
Speak they of the world - they drew their convocation from the life, opinions, and feelings of the world.
The world heareth them - (John 15:18-19.) The world loves its own.