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And in him is no sin. <a href="/nlt/1_john/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> And you know that Jesus came to take away our sins, and there is no sin in him. <a href="/esv/1_john/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. <a href="/bsb/1_john/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But you know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin. <a href="/blb/1_john/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And you know that He appeared, so that He might take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. <a href="/kjv/1_john/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. <a href="/nkjv/1_john/3.htm">New King James Version</a> And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. <a href="/nasb/1_john/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> You know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. <a href="/nasb77/1_john/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And you know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. <a href="/lsb/1_john/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And you know that He was manifested in order to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin. <a href="/amp/1_john/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> You know that He appeared [in visible form as a man] in order to take away sins; and in Him there is [absolutely] no sin [for He has neither the sin nature nor has He committed sin or acts worthy of blame]. <a href="/csb/1_john/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> You know that he was revealed so that he might take away sins, and there is no sin in him. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You know that He was revealed so that He might take away sins, and there is no sin in Him. <a href="/asv/1_john/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And ye know that he was manifested to take away sins; and in him is no sin. <a href="/cev/1_john/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You know Christ came to take away our sins. He isn't sinful, <a href="/erv/1_john/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And ye know that he was manifested to take away sins; and in him is no sin. <a href="/gwt/1_john/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You know that Christ appeared in order to take away our sins. He isn't sinful. <a href="/gnt/1_john/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> You know that Christ appeared in order to take away sins, and that there is no sin in him. <a href="/isv/1_john/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> You know that the Messiah was revealed to take away sins, and there is not any sin in him. <a href="/msb/1_john/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But you know that Christ appeared to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. <a href="/net/1_john/3.htm">NET Bible</a> And you know that Jesus was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. <a href="/nheb/1_john/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him is no sin. <a href="/wbt/1_john/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. <a href="/wey/1_john/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And you know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. <a href="/web/1_john/3.htm">World English Bible</a> You know that he was revealed to take away our sins, and no sin is in him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and you have known that He appeared that He may take away our sins, and sin is not in Him; <a href="/blb/1_john/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And you know that He appeared, so that He might take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. <a href="/ylt/1_john/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and ye have known that he was manifested that our sins he may take away, and sin is not in him; <a href="/slt/1_john/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And ye know that he was manifested that he might let go our sins; and in him is no sin.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And you know that he appeared to take away our sins, and in him there is no sin. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And you know that he appeared in order that he might take away our sins. For in him there is no sin. <a href="/nabre/1_john/3.htm">New American Bible</a> You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And you know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And you know that he was revealed to take away our sins and there is no sin in him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And you know that he was manifested, that he might take away our sins; and in him there is no sin. <a href="/godbey/1_john/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And you know that he was manifested that he might take away sins; and in him there is no sin. <a href="/haweis/1_john/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And ye know that he was manifested, that he might take away our sins; and in him there is no sin. <a href="/mace/1_john/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and you know that he appear'd to abolish our sins; and that he was himself without sin. <a href="/wey/1_john/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And you know that He appeared in order to take away sins; and in Him there is no sin. <a href="/worrell/1_john/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And ye know that He was manifested, that He might take away sins; and in Him is no sin. <a href="/worsley/1_john/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And ye know that He was manifested, to take away our sins: and in Him there is no sin. <a href="/parallel/1_john/3-5.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=465" 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/3.htm">Children of God</a> …4Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness. 5<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">But</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidate (V-RIA-2P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">you know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinos (DPro-NMS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/5319.htm" title="5319: ephanerōthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent.">appeared</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: arē (V-ASA-3S) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">take away</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartias (N-AFP) -- From hamartano; a sin.">sins,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</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.">there is</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartia (N-NFS) -- From hamartano; a sin.">sin.</a> 6No one who remains in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him.…<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/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a> The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! <a href="/1_peter/2-22.htm">1 Peter 2:22</a> “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” <a href="/hebrews/9-26.htm">Hebrews 9:26</a> Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5-6</a> But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. <a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a> She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” <a href="/romans/8-3.htm">Romans 8:3</a> For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh, <a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a> For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. <a href="/1_peter/1-19.htm">1 Peter 1:19</a> but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. <a href="/isaiah/53-9.htm">Isaiah 53:9</a> He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth. <a href="/john/8-46.htm">John 8:46</a> Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me? <a href="/galatians/1-4.htm">Galatians 1:4</a> who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25</a> God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a> After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. <a href="/john/3-5.htm">John 3:5</a> Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And you know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.he.<a href="/1_john/1-2.htm">1 John 1:2</a> (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)<a href="/1_john/4-9.htm">1 John 4:9-14</a> 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… <a href="/john/1-31.htm">John 1:31</a> And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.to.<a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">1 John 1:7</a> But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.<a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-12</a> Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted… <a href="/hosea/14-2.htm">Hosea 14:2</a> Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.in.<a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1</a> My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:<a href="/luke/23-41.htm">Luke 23:41,47</a> And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss… <a href="/john/8-46.htm">John 8:46</a> Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/1_john/3-4.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_john/3-4.htm">Sins</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/1_john/5-13.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/1_john/3-6.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_john/3-6.htm">Sins</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 3</div>1. <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">He declares the singular love of God toward us, in making us his sons;</a> 3. <a href="/1_john/3-3.htm">who therefore ought obediently to keep his commandments;</a> 11. <a href="/1_john/3-11.htm">as also to love one another as brothers.</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/3.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/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But you know that Christ appeared This phrase emphasizes the certainty and awareness among believers of Christ's incarnation. The appearance of Christ is a foundational truth in Christian doctrine, affirming the historical reality of Jesus' life on earth. This aligns with prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a>, which foretold the coming of Immanuel, and is fulfilled in the New Testament accounts of Jesus' birth (<a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a>). The term "appeared" underscores the visible and tangible nature of Christ's presence, contrasting with the spiritual anticipation of the Messiah in the Old Testament.to take away sins The purpose of Christ's appearance is clearly stated: to remove the burden of sin. This reflects the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, where sacrifices were made to atone for sin, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/16.htm">Leviticus 16</a> with the Day of Atonement. Jesus is identified as the ultimate sacrifice, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>). This act of taking away sins is central to the New Covenant, fulfilling the law and the prophets, and providing a means for reconciliation with God (<a href="/hebrews/9-26.htm">Hebrews 9:26</a>).and in Him there is no sin This phrase affirms the sinless nature of Christ, a critical aspect of His qualification to be the perfect sacrifice for sin. The sinlessness of Jesus is attested in various scriptures, such as <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a>, which states that He "knew no sin," and <a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a>, which describes Him as being "without sin." This sinlessness is essential for His role as the mediator between God and humanity, as only a sinless being could atone for the sins of others. The absence of sin in Christ also sets Him apart from all other humans, highlighting His divine nature and the fulfillment of the righteous requirements of the law.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ (Jesus)</a> The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the Savior of humanity. In this verse, His purpose and sinless nature are emphasized. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the epistle, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love and truth. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The community of believers to whom John was writing, facing challenges of false teachings and needing reassurance of their faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_purpose_of_christ's_coming.htm">The Purpose of Christ's Coming</a> Jesus' primary mission was to take away sins, a task only He could accomplish due to His divine nature and sinlessness. <a href="/topical/t/the_sinless_nature_of_christ.htm">The Sinless Nature of Christ</a> Understanding that in Christ there is no sin is crucial for recognizing His unique qualification as our Savior and High Priest. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_light_of_christ's_sacrifice.htm">Living in the Light of Christ's Sacrifice</a> Believers are called to live in a way that reflects the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice, striving to turn away from sin. <a href="/topical/a/assurance_of_salvation.htm">Assurance of Salvation</a> Knowing that Christ appeared to take away sins provides believers with assurance and confidence in their salvation. <a href="/topical/r/rejecting_false_teachings.htm">Rejecting False Teachings</a> The early church faced false teachings that denied Christ's sinless nature and purpose. Believers today must remain vigilant against similar distortions of the gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 3</a> <a href="/q/what_happens_in_the_apocalypse_of_moses.htm">Have you obeyed the Gospel of God?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_signs_of_saving_faith.htm">What are the signs of saving faith?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_holiness_of_christ.htm">What defines the holiness of Christ?</a> <a href="/q/do_you_question_your_salvation.htm">Do you question your salvation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Two additional reasons for the absolute separation of the children of God from sin. (1) They know well that the Son of God was manifested in the flesh to put away the sins (of the world, <a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>); not mere "sins," one here and one there, but "the sins" τὰς ἁμαρτίας, whatever sins exist. Ημῶν, though strongly supported, is probably not genuine. Αἴρεν in itself means not "to take on himself, or bear," but "to take away;" it expresses the removal rather than the manner of removal. But it may represent the Hebrew nasa, which combines the two meanings (<a href="/leviticus/10-17.htm">Leviticus 10:17</a>; <a href="/leviticus/24-15.htm">Leviticus 24:15</a>; <a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a>). (2) The Son of God was absolutely separated from sin. <a href="/commentaries/1_john/3-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[But] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you know οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. [Christ] ἐκεῖνος (ekeinos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. appeared ἐφανερώθη (ephanerōthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5319.htm">Strong's 5319: </a> To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. take away ἄρῃ (arē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> To raise, lift up, take away, remove. sins, ἁμαρτίας (hamartias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> From hamartano; a sin. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. there is ἔστιν (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. no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. sin. ἁμαρτία (hamartia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> From hamartano; a sin. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_john/3-5.htm">1 John 3:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_john/3-5.htm">1 John 3:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_john/3-5.htm">1 John 3:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_john/3-5.htm">1 John 3:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_john/3-5.htm">1 John 3:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_john/3-5.htm">1 John 3:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_john/3-5.htm">1 John 3:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_john/3-5.htm">1 John 3:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_john/3-5.htm">1 John 3:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_john/3-5.htm">1 John 3:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_john/3-5.htm">NT Letters: 1 John 3:5 You know that he was revealed (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_john/3-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 John 3:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 John 3:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_john/3-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 John 3:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 John 3:6" /></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>