The verse "Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world" is from 1 John 4:4 in the King James Version (KJV) Bible. The full verse reads: "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."

Meaning of the Verse

This verse is a reassurance to believers that the power of God (the Holy Spirit) living within them is greater than any power or influence of the world, specifically referring to the spirit of antichrist or evil present in the world. It emphasizes the victory and overcoming experienced by believers through the indwelling of God's Spirit, which is stronger than the forces of darkness and evil in the world.

Context

• The "he that is in you" refers to the Spirit of Christ or God within believers.
• The "he that is in the world" refers to the spirit of antichrist or Satan, who is active in the world.
• The verse encourages confidence in God's power over any worldly or evil opposition.

This encouragement is found specifically in 1 John 4:4 and is meant to reassure Christians that they have strength and victory through God's presence within them, overcoming the negative influences and false teachings in the world.

In the KJV, the verse reads:
"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."