ye are of God] Bred of God, as his children, chap. 5. 1. John 1:13. James 1. 18 1 Pet. 1. 3, 23. Though there be so many seducers, yet ye are safe, as having discerned and overcome their allurements, by the wisedome and power of God dwelling in you. little children] See on chap. 2. 1. and have overcome them] Those false prophets, v. 1. and antichrists, v. 3. for greater is he that is in you] Chap. 2. 20. Gods Spirit, chap. 3. 24. Ye overcame them not by your own strength, but by Gods Spirit dwelling in you, Romans 8:37. Philippians 4:13. Revelation 12:11. then he that is in the world] The devil, John 12:31. 1 Corinthians 2:12. Eph. 2. 2. and 6. 12.