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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/1_john/5.htm">New International Version</a> This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. <a href="/nlt/1_john/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> We know we love God’s children if we love God and obey his commandments. <a href="/esv/1_john/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. <a href="/bsb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> By this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God and keep His commandments. <a href="/blb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. <a href="/kjv/1_john/5.htm">King James Bible</a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. <a href="/nkjv/1_john/5.htm">New King James Version</a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and follow His commandments. <a href="/nasb/1_john/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe His commandments. <a href="/nasb77/1_john/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe His commandments. <a href="/lsb/1_john/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do His commandments. <a href="/amp/1_john/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> By this we know [without any doubt] that we love the children of God: [expressing that love] when we love God and obey His commandments. <a href="/csb/1_john/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> This is how we know that we love God’s children: when we love God and obey his commands. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> This is how we know that we love God&#8217s children when we love God and obey His commands. <a href="/asv/1_john/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do his commandments. <a href="/cev/1_john/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If we love and obey God, we know we will love his children. <a href="/erv/1_john/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and do his commandments. <a href="/gwt/1_john/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We know that we love God's children when we love God by obeying his commandments. <a href="/gnt/1_john/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> This is how we know that we love God's children: it is by loving God and obeying his commands. <a href="/isv/1_john/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> This is how we know that we love God's children: we love God and keep his commandments. <a href="/msb/1_john/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> By this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God and keep His commandments. <a href="/net/1_john/5.htm">NET Bible</a> By this we know that we love the children of God: whenever we love God and obey his commandments. <a href="/nheb/1_john/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do his commandments. <a href="/wbt/1_john/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. <a href="/wey/1_john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The fact that we love God Himself, and obey His commands, is a proof that we love God's children. <a href="/web/1_john/5.htm">World English Bible</a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> In this we know that we love the children of God, when we may love God and may keep His commands; <a href="/blb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. <a href="/ylt/1_john/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> in this we know that we love the children of God, when we may love God, and His commands may keep; <a href="/slt/1_john/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commands.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God, and keep his commandments. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In this way, we know that we love those born of God: when we love God and do his commandments. <a href="/nabre/1_john/5.htm">New American Bible</a> In this way we know that we love the children of God when we love God and obey his commandments. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And by this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And by this we know that we love the children of God, whenever we love God and we do his commandments.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. <a href="/godbey/1_john/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> In this we know that we love the children of God with divine love, when we love God with divine love and keep his commandments. <a href="/haweis/1_john/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. <a href="/mace/1_john/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> by this we may know that we love the children of God, if we love God, and keep his commandments. <a href="/wey/1_john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The fact that we love God Himself, and obey His commands, is a proof that we love God's children. <a href="/worrell/1_john/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> In this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and do His commandments. <a href="/worsley/1_john/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and in this we know that we love the children of God, since we love God and keep his commandments. <a href="/parallel/1_john/5-2.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=906" 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> 1Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him. 2<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.">By</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutō (DPro-DNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: ginōskomen (V-PIA-1P) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">we 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/25.htm" title="25: agapōmen (V-PIA-1P) -- To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.">we love</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- 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/5043.htm" title="5043: tekna (N-ANP) -- A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.">children</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> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">when</a> <a href="/greek/25.htm" title="25: agapōmen (V-PSA-1P) -- To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.">we love</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiōmen (V-PSA-1P) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">keep</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</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/1785.htm" title="1785: entolas (N-AFP) -- An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription.">commandments.</a> 3For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,…<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/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a> If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. <a href="/john/15-10.htm">John 15:10</a> If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. <a href="/1_john/2-3.htm">1 John 2:3-5</a> By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. / But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: <a href="/1_john/3-23.htm">1 John 3:23-24</a> And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded us. / Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us. <a href="/1_john/4-21.htm">1 John 4:21</a> And we have this commandment from Him: Whoever loves God must love his brother as well. <a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-40</a> Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ... <a href="/romans/13-9.htm">Romans 13:9-10</a> The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” / Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. <a href="/2_john/1-6.htm">2 John 1:6</a> And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, that you must walk in love. <a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a> A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. / By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” <a href="/galatians/5-14.htm">Galatians 5:14</a> The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” <a href="/james/2-8.htm">James 2:8</a> If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a> And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. <a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a> Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. <a href="/deuteronomy/10-12.htm">Deuteronomy 10:12-13</a> And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, / and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD that I am giving you this day for your own good? <a href="/psalms/119-47.htm">Psalm 119:47-48</a> I delight in Your commandments because I love them. / I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.<a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">1 John 3:22-24</a> And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight… <a href="/1_john/4-21.htm">1 John 4:21</a> And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.<a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34,35</a> A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-3.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/1_john/4-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/1_john/4-13.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/1_john/4-9.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_john/4-13.htm">Hereby</a> <a href="/1_john/4-20.htm">Love</a> <a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-2.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/7-2.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/1_john/5-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/genesis/20-12.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/1_john/5-9.htm">God's</a> <a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Hereby</a> <a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">Love</a> <a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/genesis/44-15.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/genesis/42-15.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/2_john/1-4.htm">Way</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>By this we know that we love the children of God: This phrase emphasizes the assurance believers have in their love for fellow Christians. The "children of God" refers to those who have been born again through faith in Jesus Christ. The concept of being children of God is rooted in passages like <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12-13</a>, which speaks of those who receive Christ being given the right to become children of God. The assurance of love is not based on feelings but on observable actions and obedience to God's commands. This reflects the communal aspect of the early church, where love for one another was a defining characteristic (<a href="/john/13-35.htm">John 13:35</a>).when we love God Loving God is the foundational commandment in both the Old and New Testaments. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a> commands, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." Jesus reiterates this as the greatest commandment in <a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-38</a>. The love for God is not merely emotional but involves a commitment to His will and purposes. In the historical context of the early church, this love was often tested by persecution and societal pressures, yet it remained the core of Christian identity and practice.and keep His commandments. Obedience to God's commandments is a tangible expression of love for Him. This echoes Jesus' words in <a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." The commandments refer not only to the moral laws found in the Old Testament but also to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. In the cultural context of the time, keeping God's commandments set believers apart from the surrounding pagan practices and demonstrated their allegiance to Christ. This obedience is not legalistic but is empowered by the Holy Spirit, who enables believers to live according to God's will (<a href="/romans/8-4.htm">Romans 8:4</a>).<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/c/children_of_god.htm">Children of God</a> Refers to believers in Christ who are born of God, emphasizing the familial relationship among Christians. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in this passage, whose commandments are to be kept as an expression of love. 4. <a href="/topical/c/commandments.htm">Commandments</a> The laws and teachings given by God, which are to be followed by believers as a demonstration of their love for Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/love_and_obedience_are_inseparable.htm">Love and Obedience are Inseparable</a> True love for God is demonstrated through obedience to His commandments. Our actions reflect our love. <a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a> Loving the children of God means actively participating in the community of believers, supporting and caring for one another. <a href="/topical/p/practical_expression_of_faith.htm">Practical Expression of Faith</a> Keeping God's commandments is a practical way to express our faith and love, impacting our daily decisions and interactions. <a href="/topical/h/holistic_love.htm">Holistic Love</a> Love for God encompasses all aspects of life, requiring a holistic approach that includes both heart and action. <a href="/topical/e/evidence_of_relationship.htm">Evidence of Relationship</a> Our love for God and others serves as evidence of our relationship with Him, providing assurance of our faith.<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_defines_a_testimony_for_jesus.htm">What defines a testimony for Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_covenant.htm">What is the Baptism of Love?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'god_is_a_healer'_mean.htm">What does 1 John 5:3 mean about commandments?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_john_13_34_a_'new_commandment'.htm">In John 13:34, why call it a 'new commandment' when the Old Testament already teaches love for others?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Another mark by which we can test our love towards the brethren. In verse 1 faith in the Incarnation is shown to involve this love. Here obedience to God is the test. To obey God proves love to him, and this again involves love of his children. <a href="/commentaries/1_john/5-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>By 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. this τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. we know γινώσκομεν (ginōskomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. we love ἀγαπῶμεν (agapōmen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_25.htm">Strong's 25: </a> To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <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. children τέκνα (tekna) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5043.htm">Strong's 5043: </a> A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. 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. when ὅταν (hotan) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. we love ἀγαπῶμεν (agapōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_25.htm">Strong's 25: </a> To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. God Θεὸν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. keep ποιῶμεν (poiōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. commandments. ἐντολὰς (entolas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1785.htm">Strong's 1785: </a> An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_john/5-2.htm">1 John 5:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_john/5-2.htm">1 John 5:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_john/5-2.htm">1 John 5:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_john/5-2.htm">1 John 5:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_john/5-2.htm">1 John 5:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_john/5-2.htm">1 John 5:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_john/5-2.htm">1 John 5:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_john/5-2.htm">1 John 5:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_john/5-2.htm">1 John 5:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_john/5-2.htm">1 John 5:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_john/5-2.htm">NT Letters: 1 John 5:2 By this we know that we love (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_john/5-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 John 5:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 John 5:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_john/5-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 John 5:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 John 5:3" /></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>