Theology & Doctrine

Bible Verses About discerning of spirits

9 key scriptures

Explore what the Bible says about discerning of spirits. This collection of 9 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

9
Total Verses
High
Study Depth
Daily
Application

Translation Comparison

TranslationKey Verse: 1 John 4:1
King James (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.

9 Key Scriptures

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. of full age: or, perfect use: or, an habit, or, perfection
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? understanding: Heb. hearing

Test Your Knowledge of discerning of spirits

See how well you know what the Bible says about this topic.

Browse Quizzes

Explore Further

Related Topics