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Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. <a href="/nlt/1_john/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. <a href="/esv/1_john/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/bsb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. <a href="/blb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now who is the one overcoming the world, except the one believing that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/kjv/1_john/5.htm">King James Bible</a> Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/nkjv/1_john/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/nasb_/1_john/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Who is the one who overcomes the world, but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/nasb/1_john/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/nasb77/1_john/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/lsb/1_john/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/amp/1_john/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Who is the one who is victorious and overcomes the world? It is the one who believes and recognizes the fact that Jesus is the Son of God. <a href="/csb/1_john/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Who is the one who conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/hcsb/1_john/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And who is the one who conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/asv/1_john/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/cev/1_john/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> No one can defeat the world without having faith in Jesus as the Son of God. <a href="/erv/1_john/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/gwt/1_john/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Who wins the victory over the world? Isn't it the person who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/gnt/1_john/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> Who can defeat the world? Only the person who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. <a href="/isv/1_john/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> Who overcomes the world? Is it not the person who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/msb/1_john/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. <a href="/net/1_john/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Now who is the person who has conquered the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/nheb/1_john/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/wbt/1_john/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/wey/1_john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Who but the man that believes that Jesus is the Son of God overcomes the world? <a href="/web/1_john/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Who is he who is overcoming the world, if not he who is believing that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/blb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now who is the one overcoming the world, except the one believing that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/ylt/1_john/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> who is he who is overcoming the world, if not he who is believing that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/slt/1_john/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Who is he conquering the world, if not he believing that Jesus is the Son of God?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/cpdv/1_john/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God! <a href="/nabre/1_john/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Who [indeed] is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Who is he who triumphs over the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Who is he who conquers the universe but he who believes that Yeshua is The Son of God?<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God?<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_john/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Who is the one conquering the world, except the one believing that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/haweis/1_john/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Who is he that overcometh the world, except he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?<CM> <a href="/mace/1_john/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Who is it that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the son of God? <a href="/wey/1_john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Who but the man that believes that Jesus is the Son of God overcomes the world? <a href="/worrell/1_john/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/worsley/1_john/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Who then is he that overcometh the world, but he who believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? <a href="/parallel/1_john/5-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlZ5ywDtQGE?start=933" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_john/5.htm">Overcoming the World</a> …4because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. 5<a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">Who</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">then</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3528.htm" title="3528: nikōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue.">overcomes</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmon (N-AMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">world?</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">Only</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">he who</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteuōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believes</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 6This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” <a href="/revelation/12-11.htm">Revelation 12:11</a> They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death. <a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a> No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. <a href="/john/5-24.htm">John 5:24</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life. <a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a> You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16-18</a> For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. / For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. / Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16</a> In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. <a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a> Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a> But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! <a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a> I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12</a> But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a> who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. <a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16</a> Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/mark/9-23.htm">Mark 9:23</a> “If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!” <a href="/luke/8-50.htm">Luke 8:50</a> But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God?but.<a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">1 John 5:1</a> Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.<a href="/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15</a> Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">Believes</a> <a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">Believeth</a> <a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-19.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">Overcomes</a> <a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">Overcometh</a> <a href="/james/2-13.htm">Overcoming</a> <a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Believes</a> <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Believeth</a> <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/genesis/44-5.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/1_john/5-6.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Overcomes</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Overcometh</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Overcoming</a> <a href="/revelation/3-11.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/1_john/5-19.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 5</div>1. <a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">He who loves God loves his children, and keeps his commandments;</a> 3. <a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">which to the faithful are not grievous.</a> 9. <a href="/1_john/5-9.htm">Jesus is the Son of God;</a> 14. <a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">and able to hear our prayers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_john/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Who then overcomes the world? This phrase poses a rhetorical question that emphasizes the victory of believers over worldly influences. In the biblical context, "the world" often refers to systems and values opposed to God (1 <a href="/john/2-15.htm">John 2:15-17</a>). Overcoming the world implies triumph over sin, temptation, and spiritual opposition. This concept is rooted in Jesus' own words in <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a>, where He assures His followers of His victory over the world. The idea of overcoming is also linked to the promises given to the churches in Revelation (Revelation 2-3), where those who overcome are promised eternal rewards.Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. This phrase identifies the key to overcoming the world: faith in Jesus as the Son of God. Belief in Jesus' divine sonship is central to Christian doctrine, affirming His deity and unique relationship with the Father (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14, 18</a>). This belief is not merely intellectual assent but involves trust and reliance on Jesus for salvation and daily living. The confession of Jesus as the Son of God is a recurring theme in the New Testament, seen in Peter's confession (<a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16</a>) and the purpose statement of John's Gospel (<a href="/john/20-31.htm">John 20:31</a>). This faith is transformative, enabling believers to live victoriously despite worldly challenges.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of 1 John, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love and truth. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central figure of Christianity, the Son of God, whose life, death, and resurrection are the foundation of Christian faith. 3. <a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a> Those who have faith in Jesus as the Son of God, who are called to overcome the world through their belief. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_world.htm">The World</a> Represents the system of values and beliefs that are opposed to God, often characterized by sin and unbelief. 5. <a href="/topical/o/overcoming.htm">Overcoming</a> The act of conquering or prevailing over the challenges and temptations presented by the world, through faith in Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_as_the_key_to_victory.htm">Faith as the Key to Victory</a> Belief in Jesus as the Son of God is the essential element that enables believers to overcome the world. This faith is not passive but active, influencing every aspect of a believer's life. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_'the_world'.htm">Understanding 'The World'</a> Recognize that "the world" refers to systems and values contrary to God's kingdom. Believers are called to live distinctively, not conforming to worldly patterns. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_identity_in_christ.htm">The Power of Identity in Christ</a> Knowing and affirming our identity as children of God empowers us to overcome challenges. Our victory is rooted in who we are in Christ, not in our own strength. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_overcomers.htm">Living as Overcomers</a> Daily life should reflect the victory we have in Christ. This involves making choices that align with God's will and resisting temptations that lead us away from Him. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_community.htm">Encouragement in Community</a> Believers are encouraged to support one another in faith, reminding each other of the victory we have in Jesus and the hope of eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 5</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_term_'bapticostal'_mean.htm">What does 'Born of God Overcomes the World' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_an_overcomer.htm">What defines an overcomer?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_prayers_unanswered_in_matt_7_7.htm">In Matthew 7:7, why do prayers often go unanswered if the passage promises, “ask and it will be given”? </a> <a href="/q/does_1_john_5_4_contradict_believers'_suffering.htm">Does 1 John 5:4's claim that 'everyone born of God overcomes the world' contradict observable reality of suffering among believers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - What other way is there of conquering the world? And how can he who believes fail? Belief in Christ unites us to him, and gives us a share in his victories; and he has overcome the world (<a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_john/5-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Who Τίς (Tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. then δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. overcomes νικῶν (nikōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3528.htm">Strong's 3528: </a> To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. world? κόσμον (kosmon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). Only εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. he who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. believes πιστεύων (pisteuōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_john/5-5.htm">1 John 5:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_john/5-5.htm">1 John 5:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_john/5-5.htm">1 John 5:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_john/5-5.htm">1 John 5:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_john/5-5.htm">1 John 5:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_john/5-5.htm">1 John 5:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_john/5-5.htm">1 John 5:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_john/5-5.htm">1 John 5:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_john/5-5.htm">1 John 5:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_john/5-5.htm">1 John 5:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_john/5-5.htm">NT Letters: 1 John 5:5 Who is he who overcomes the world (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_john/5-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 John 5:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 John 5:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_john/5-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 John 5:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 John 5:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>