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.

Cross-reference

1 John 4:13 Parallel

In 1 John 4:13, the same Spirit given to us is the proof we abide in God — connecting His indwelling to the victory here.

1 John 4:6 Parallel

1 John 4:6 continues the theme — those from God listen, just as here they overcome by the greater One within.

1 John 5:19 Parallel

In 1 John 5:19, the same contrast is drawn: believers are from God, while the whole world lies under the evil one — reinforcing the 'greater is He' theme.

1 John 5:4 Parallel

In 1 John 5:4, the same victory over the world is described, rooted in faith — expanding on how believers overcome just as here.

1 John 2:13 Parallel

In 1 John 2:13, John addresses young men who have overcome the evil one — directly echoing the victory language and the same adversary here.

1 John 3:24 Parallel

In 1 John 3:24, abiding in God is tied to keeping commands and the Spirit's presence — the Spirit 'in you' source of victory here.

1 John 3:9 Parallel

1 John 3:9 says God's seed keeps believers from sin — similar to the greater One within here ensuring victory.

Both contrast the Spirit from God with the spirit of the world — the same distinction between indwelling and worldly spirits.

In Revelation 12:11, believers overcome by the blood and their testimony — specifying how the victory described here is achieved.

Ephesians 3:17 says Christ dwells in your hearts through faith — this indwelling is the source of strength to overcome the world.

Describes the prince of the power of the air at work in the disobedient — the same 'he who is in the world' 1 John references.

2 Corinthians 6:16 declares we are God's temple and He dwells in us — directly echoing 'He who is in you' and His greater power.

Here the god of this world blinds unbelievers — the very enemy 1 John says is overcome by the greater One in us.

Romans 8:10 Allusion

Romans 8:10 says Christ is in you, giving life — the indwelling Christ is the source of overcoming the world's spirit.

John 17:23 Allusion

John 17:23 shows Christ and the Father indwelling believers — the same 'greater One' gives victory over the world.

John 12:31 Parallel

John 12:31 announces the ruler of this world (Satan) being cast out — the 'he who is in the world' is defeated by the greater One in us.

In John 14:17-23, the Spirit of truth dwells within believers — this is the 'He who is in you' who overcomes the world.

Romans 8:11 Allusion

Romans 8:11 promises the Spirit who raised Jesus dwells in you — the same Spirit makes us victorious over death and the world.

John 14:30 Parallel

John 14:30 says the ruler of this world has no claim on Jesus — the same ruler is 'he who is in the world', overcome by Christ in believers.

John 15:19 Related theme

John 15:19 shows believers are not of the world because Christ chose them, grounding the 'of God' status in 1 John 4:4.

Hezekiah says 'the one with us is greater than the one with him' — the same confidence in God's superior power over earthly foes.

Revelation 3:12 promises a pillar in God's temple to the overcomer — directly linking to the overcoming stated in 1 John 4:4.

Continues the contrast: 'arm of flesh' vs 'the LORD our God' — echoing the greater-in-you vs greater-in-the-world theme.

In Matthew 12:29, binding the strong man to plunder his house directly parallels the greater One who overcomes the evil one.

Colossians 1:27 reveals 'Christ in you' as the hope of glory — directly identifying 'he that is in you' in 1 John 4:4.

John 16:33 Parallel

John 16:33 declares Jesus has overcome the world, giving peace — the basis for the 'overcome' and indwelling victory in 1 John 4:4.

Romans 8:9 Parallel

Romans 8:9 defines believers as those with the Spirit dwelling in them — the same 'he that is in you' from 1 John 4:4.

Elisha's words 'those with us are more than those with them' directly mirror 1 John's 'greater is He in you than he in the world'.

Both speak of spiritual opposition, but 1 John emphasizes victory through God's indwelling presence while Ephesians details the battle.

Isaiah 8:10 Parallel

In Isaiah 8:10, God's presence makes enemy plans fail—echoing the greater One in you overcoming the world's prince.

Romans 8:37 Parallel

In Romans 8:37, believers are 'more than conquerors' through Christ who loved them — a parallel assurance of overwhelming victory.