1 John 4:1

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

2 Peter 2:1

But there were false prophets also among the people, as there shall likewise be false teachers among you, who will privily bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

1 John 2:18

Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that Antichrist cometh, so even now there are many Antichrists, whereby we know that it is the last time.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Luke 12:57

Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

Acts 17:11

These were more ingenuous than those of Thessalonica, receiving the word with all readiness of mind, and daily searching the scriptures, whether those things were so?

1 Corinthians 12:10

to another the gift of healing by the same Spirit; To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another the discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 14:29

Let two or three of the prophets speak, and let the rest judge. But if any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by,

1 Timothy 4:1

But the spirit saith expresly, that in the later times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils,

2 John 1:7

For many seducers are entered into the world, who confess not Jesus Christ that came in the flesh.

Revelation 2:2

I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, that thou canst not bear evil men; and thou hast tried those who say they are apostles and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast patience,

Matthew 7:15-16

But beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

Matthew 24:4-5

And Jesus answering said, Take heed that no man deceive you.

Matthew 24:23-26

Then if any say to you, Lo here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

Mark 13:21

Then if any man say to you, Lo, here is Christ, or lo, he is there, believe it not.

Luke 21:8

And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ: And the time is near.

Acts 20:29

For I know this, that after my departure grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Romans 16:18-19

For such serve not the Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by good words and fair speeches, deceive the hearts of the simple.

2 Timothy 3:13

But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Bible References

Believe not

Matthew 7:15
But beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheeps clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
Matthew 24:4
And Jesus answering said, Take heed that no man deceive you.
Romans 16:18
For such serve not the Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by good words and fair speeches, deceive the hearts of the simple.
2 Peter 2:1
But there were false prophets also among the people, as there shall likewise be false teachers among you, who will privily bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

Try

Luke 12:57
Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?
Acts 17:11
These were more ingenuous than those of Thessalonica, receiving the word with all readiness of mind, and daily searching the scriptures, whether those things were so?
Romans 16:19
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore on your behalf; but I would have you wise with regard to that which is good, and simple with regard to that which is evil.
1 Corinthians 14:29
Let two or three of the prophets speak, and let the rest judge. But if any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by,
1 Thessalonians 5:21
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Revelation 2:2
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, that thou canst not bear evil men; and thou hast tried those who say they are apostles and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast patience,

General references

Matthew 24:11
And many false prophets shall rise and shall deceive many.
John 8:47
He that is of God, heareth God's words; ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
1 Corinthians 14:32
For the Spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.