Devine Scripture

1 John 2:5

1 John chapter 2 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him:

Context

v.4He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;

v.5This passage

v.6he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 28:7

    Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.

  • Romans 8:1

    There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:17

    Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.

  • Proverbs 8:32

    Now therefore, mysons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.

  • John 14:23

    Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

  • 1 John 4:12

    No man hath beheld God at any time: if we love one another, God abideth in us, and his love is perfected in us: