Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on 1 John 4:2 in English Standard Version "By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God," 1Co 12:3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. 2Jo 1:7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist.