1 John 4 cross-references
1 John 4 has 21 verses, which point to 305 other passages and are cited by 490. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
See 1 John 4’s threads in the explorer1 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.
Points to (22)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 — Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 65 votes
- 2 Peter 2:1 — But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who… 46 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:1 — Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to… 42 votes
- 2 John 1:7 — For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This… 35 votes
- Proverbs 14:15 — The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. 35 votes
- Matthew 24:4–5 — And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 32 votes
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- Matthew 7:15 — Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 45 votes
- Revelation 2:2 — I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou… 41 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 — Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 41 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:3 — But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be… 22 votes
1 John 4:2
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
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- John 1:14 — And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten… 24 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:3 — Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and… 23 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:16 — And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the… 17 votes
- 1 John 5:1 — Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth… 14 votes
- 1 John 4:3 — And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that… 14 votes
- John 16:13–15 — Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of… 11 votes
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- Romans 10:9 — That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath… 48 votes
- 1 Corinthians 12:3 — Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and… 29 votes
- John 1:14 — And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten… 27 votes
- 1 John 4:15 — Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 20 votes
1 John 4:3
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
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- 1 John 2:22 — Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the… 16 votes
- 2 John 1:7 — For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This… 13 votes
- 1 John 2:18 — Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there… 12 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3–8 — Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and… 7 votes
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- 1 John 2:18 — Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there… 31 votes
- 1 John 2:22 — Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the… 25 votes
- 1 John 4:2 — Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of… 14 votes
- 1 John 3:10 — In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is… 7 votes
1 John 4:4
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.
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- Romans 8:31 — What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 130 votes
- 1 John 5:4 — For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even… 122 votes
- Romans 8:37 — Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 85 votes
- 1 John 4:16 — And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love… 71 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:12 — Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the… 67 votes
- Romans 8:10–11 — And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 66 votes
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- Romans 8:31 — What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 185 votes
- John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation:… 121 votes
- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 86 votes
- Romans 8:37 — Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 81 votes
1 John 4:5
They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.
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- John 8:23 — And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. 14 votes
- 2 Peter 2:2–3 — And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. 11 votes
- John 17:14 — I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am… 9 votes
- John 17:16 — They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 8 votes
- John 3:31 — He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he… 8 votes
- Revelation 12:9 — And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole… 7 votes
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- 1 John 2:15 — Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the… 44 votes
- Luke 6:26 — Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets. 16 votes
- John 3:31 — He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he… 13 votes
- John 17:14 — I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am… 8 votes
1 John 4:6
We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
Points to (29)
- John 14:17 — Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but… 19 votes
- John 10:27 — My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 18 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:12–14 — Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the… 15 votes
- John 15:26 — But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which… 11 votes
- 1 John 4:1 — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets… 9 votes
- John 8:45–50 — And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. 9 votes
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- 1 John 4:4 — Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is… 33 votes
- John 17:3 — And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 30 votes
- John 18:37 — Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this… 28 votes
- John 16:13 — Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of… 24 votes
1 John 4:7
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
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- 1 John 4:20–5:1 — If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he… 45 votes
- 1 John 4:8 — He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 42 votes
- 1 Peter 1:22 — Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the… 41 votes
- 1 John 2:10 — He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. 36 votes
- Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 31 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 26 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 13:13 — And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. 81 votes
- John 15:13 — Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 47 votes
- Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 43 votes
- John 13:34 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 31 votes
1 John 4:8
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Points to (13)
- 1 John 4:16 — And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love… 45 votes
- 1 John 4:7 — Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth… 28 votes
- Psalms 86:15 — But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth. 27 votes
- 2 Corinthians 13:11 — Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of… 26 votes
- Psalms 86:5 — For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. 23 votes
- Ephesians 2:4 — But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 19 votes
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- 1 John 4:7 — Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth… 42 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:2 — And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have… 24 votes
- 1 John 4:10 — Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our… 22 votes
- 1 John 4:16 — And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love… 17 votes
1 John 4:9
In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
Points to (24)
- John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not… 54 votes
- 1 John 5:11 — And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 43 votes
- Romans 8:32 — He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give… 30 votes
- 1 John 4:10 — Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our… 28 votes
- John 6:57 — As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. 28 votes
- John 11:25–26 — Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet… 20 votes
Pointed to from (50)
- John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not… 698 votes
- John 1:14 — And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten… 131 votes
- Romans 5:8 — But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 97 votes
- 1 John 3:16 — Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives… 62 votes
1 John 4:10
Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
Points to (16)
- Ephesians 2:4–5 — But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 44 votes
- Romans 5:8–10 — But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 32 votes
- 1 John 4:19 — We love him, because he first loved us. 30 votes
- 1 John 2:2 — And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 29 votes
- John 15:16 — Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and… 23 votes
- 1 John 4:8–9 — He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 22 votes
Pointed to from (32)
- 1 John 4:19 — We love him, because he first loved us. 68 votes
- Romans 8:28 — And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called… 50 votes
- Romans 8:32 — He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give… 32 votes
- 1 John 4:9 — In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world,… 28 votes
1 John 4:11
Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
Points to (9)
- John 15:12–13 — This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 28 votes
- Colossians 3:13 — Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ… 21 votes
- John 13:34 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 21 votes
- 1 John 3:23 — And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one… 16 votes
- Luke 10:37 — And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. 15 votes
- 1 John 3:16–17 — Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives… 13 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Ephesians 5:1 — Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 65 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:4 — Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 42 votes
- Romans 12:10 — Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 33 votes
- 1 John 4:21 — And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 7 votes
1 John 4:12
No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
Points to (13)
- John 1:18 — No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath… 17 votes
- 1 John 2:5 — But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 14 votes
- 1 John 4:17–18 — Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are… 10 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:16 — Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor… 10 votes
- 1 John 4:20 — If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he… 8 votes
- 1 John 3:24 — And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in… 7 votes
Pointed to from (27)
- 1 John 4:18 — There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is… 74 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:16 — And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath… 64 votes
- John 1:18 — No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath… 40 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:16 — Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 30 votes
1 John 4:13
Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.
Points to (9)
- 1 John 3:24 — And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in… 15 votes
- Ephesians 2:20–22 — And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner… 15 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:16–17 — Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 12 votes
- Galatians 5:22–25 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 11 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:12 — Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the… 10 votes
- 1 John 4:15–16 — Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 6 votes
Pointed to from (11)
- 1 John 4:4 — Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is… 55 votes
- Romans 8:16 — The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 48 votes
- 1 John 2:24 — Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the… 13 votes
- 1 John 2:3 — And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 13 votes
1 John 4:14
And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
Points to (18)
- 1 John 4:10 — Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our… 20 votes
- John 3:16–17 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not… 15 votes
- John 4:42 — And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know… 13 votes
- John 1:14 — And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten… 13 votes
- 1 John 2:1–2 — My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate… 9 votes
- John 15:26–27 — But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which… 9 votes
Pointed to from (35)
- John 3:17 — For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 68 votes
- John 1:14 — And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten… 32 votes
- 1 John 2:2 — And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 31 votes
- John 8:42 — Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God;… 31 votes
1 John 4:15
Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
Points to (10)
- Romans 10:9 — That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath… 29 votes
- Matthew 10:32 — Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 27 votes
- 1 John 5:5 — Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? 25 votes
- 1 John 4:2 — Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of… 20 votes
- 1 John 3:24 — And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in… 20 votes
- Philippians 2:11 — And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 18 votes
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- Psalms 91:1 — He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 164 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:16 — And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath… 111 votes
- Isaiah 45:17 — But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded… 78 votes
- Matthew 16:16 — And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 47 votes
1 John 4:16
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
Points to (11)
- 1 John 3:24 — And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in… 26 votes
- Psalms 36:7–9 — How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of… 25 votes
- 1 John 3:1 — Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God:… 23 votes
- 1 John 4:8–10 — He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 17 votes
- Psalms 18:1–3 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this… 17 votes
- 1 John 4:12–13 — No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. 16 votes
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- 1 John 4:4 — Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is… 71 votes
- 1 John 4:8 — He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 45 votes
- Ephesians 3:17 — That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 39 votes
- Jude 1:21 — Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 27 votes
1 John 4:17
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
Points to (21)
- 1 John 4:12 — No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. 18 votes
- 1 John 2:28 — And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be… 18 votes
- 1 John 2:5 — But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 15 votes
- Romans 8:29 — For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be… 15 votes
- 1 John 3:3 — And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 14 votes
- 1 John 3:19–21 — And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. 10 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- 1 John 2:28 — And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be… 30 votes
- 1 John 4:12 — No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. 10 votes
- Hebrews 10:19 — Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 10 votes
- Isaiah 32:17 — And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for… 9 votes
1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Points to (10)
- 2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 150 votes
- Romans 8:15 — For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption,… 100 votes
- 1 John 4:12 — No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. 74 votes
- Luke 1:74–75 — That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without… 59 votes
- Hebrews 12:28 — Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God… 46 votes
- James 2:19 — Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 31 votes
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- 2 Timothy 1:7 — For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 253 votes
- Romans 8:15 — For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption,… 14 votes
- 1 John 2:5 — But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 8 votes
- James 2:13 — For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. 6 votes
1 John 4:19
We love him, because he first loved us.
Points to (8)
- 1 John 4:10 — Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our… 68 votes
- John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not… 45 votes
- John 15:16 — Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and… 40 votes
- Titus 3:3–5 — For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures,… 29 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:14–15 — For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 28 votes
- Luke 7:47 — Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is… 21 votes
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- John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not… 350 votes
- John 14:15 — If ye love me, keep my commandments. 200 votes
- Romans 8:28 — And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called… 60 votes
- Colossians 3:12 — Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind,… 58 votes
1 John 4:20
If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
Points to (7)
- 1 John 3:17 — But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion… 32 votes
- 1 John 2:9 — He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. 28 votes
- 1 John 4:12 — No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. 19 votes
- 1 John 2:4 — He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 17 votes
- 1 John 2:11 — But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth,… 16 votes
- 1 Peter 1:8 — Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy… 15 votes
Pointed to from (26)
- John 13:35 — By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. 57 votes
- 1 John 4:7 — Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth… 45 votes
- Matthew 5:22 — But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the… 31 votes
- 1 John 3:17 — But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion… 30 votes
1 John 4:21
And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.
Points to (19)
- Matthew 22:37–39 — This is the first and great commandment. 20 votes
- Leviticus 19:18 — Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy… 15 votes
- 1 John 3:11 — For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 14 votes
- Galatians 5:14 — For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 13 votes
- 1 Peter 3:8 — Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 11 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9 — But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love… 11 votes
Pointed to from (14)
- Galatians 6:2 — Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 45 votes
- John 13:34 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 41 votes
- John 15:12 — This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 39 votes
- Mark 12:31 — And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other… 19 votes