1 John 3:1

1 John chapter 3 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.

Cross references

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

  • Romans 9:25

    As he saith also in Hosea, I will call that my people, which was not my people; And her beloved, that was not beloved.

  • Galatians 3:29

    And if ye are Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, heirs according to promise.

  • John 16:3

    And these things will they do, because they have not known the Father, nor me.

  • Jeremiah 3:19

    But I said, How I will put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of the nations! and I said, Ye shall call me My Father, and shall not turn away from following me.

  • Colossians 3:3

    For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

  • Romans 8:21

    that the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.