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whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/nlt/1_john/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life. <a href="/esv/1_john/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/bsb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/blb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The one having the Son has life; the one not having the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/kjv/1_john/5.htm">King James Bible</a> He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. <a href="/nkjv/1_john/5.htm">New King James Version</a> He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The one who has the Son has the life; the one who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. <a href="/nasb/1_john/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. <a href="/nasb77/1_john/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life. <a href="/lsb/1_john/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have that life. <a href="/amp/1_john/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He who has the Son [by accepting Him as Lord and Savior] has the life [that is eternal]; he who does not have the Son of God [by personal faith] does not have the life. <a href="/csb/1_john/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The one who has the Son has life. The one who does not have the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The one who has the Son has life. The one who doesn&#8217t have the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/asv/1_john/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> He that hath the Son hath the life; he that hath not the Son of God hath not the life. <a href="/cev/1_john/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And so, if we have God's Son, we have this life. But if we don't have the Son, we don't have this life. <a href="/erv/1_john/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> He that hath the Son hath the life; he that hath not the Son of God hath not the life. <a href="/gwt/1_john/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The person who has the Son has this life. The person who doesn't have the Son of God doesn't have this life. <a href="/gnt/1_john/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> Whoever has the Son has this life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/isv/1_john/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> The person who has the Son has this life. The person who does not have the Son of God does not have this life. <a href="/msb/1_john/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/net/1_john/5.htm">NET Bible</a> The one who has the Son has this eternal life; the one who does not have the Son of God does not have this eternal life. <a href="/nheb/1_john/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He who has the Son has the life. He who does not have God's Son does not have the life. <a href="/wbt/1_john/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He that hath the Son, hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God, hath not life. <a href="/wey/1_john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He who has the Son has the Life: he who has not the Son of God has not the Life. <a href="/web/1_john/5.htm">World English Bible</a> He who has the Son has the life. He who doesn’t have God’s Son doesn’t have the life. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> he who is having the Son has life; he who is not having the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/blb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The one having the Son has life; the one not having the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/ylt/1_john/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> he who is having the Son, hath the life; he who is not having the Son of God -- the life he hath not. <a href="/slt/1_john/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> He having the Son has life; and he not having the Son of God has not life.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He that hath the Son, hath life. He that hath not the Son, hath not life. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Whoever has the Son, has Life. Whoever does not have the Son, does not have Life. <a href="/nabre/1_john/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Whoever possesses the Son has life; whoever does not possess the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He who believes on the Son has life; he who does not believe on the Son of God does not have life. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Everyone who lays hold of The Son lays hold also of The Life, and everyone who does not lay hold of The Son of God does not have The Life in him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He that has the Son, has life: he that has not the Son of God, has not life.<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_john/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> The one having the Son has the life; the one not having the Son of God has not the life. <a href="/haweis/1_john/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> He that hath the Son, hath this life; and he that hath not the Son of God, hath not this life. <a href="/mace/1_john/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he that receives the son, is intitled to life; and he that does not receive the son of God, has no title to life. <a href="/wey/1_john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He who has the Son has the Life: he who has not the Son of God has not the Life. <a href="/worrell/1_john/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> He that has the Son has the life; he that has not the Son of God has not the life. <a href="/worsley/1_john/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> He that hath the Son hath life: he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. <a href="/parallel/1_john/5-12.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=1005" 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">God's Testimony about His Son</a> …11And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12<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.">Whoever</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">has</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/5207.htm" title="5207: Huion (N-AMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">has</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōēn (N-AFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life;</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.">whoever</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/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">does not have</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/5207.htm" title="5207: Huion (N-AMS) -- 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> <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."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">does not have</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōēn (N-AFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life.</a> 13I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.…<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/3-36.htm">John 3:36</a> Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.” <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="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a> Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4</a> In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. <a href="/john/6-47.htm">John 6:47</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, he who believes has eternal life. <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9-10</a> You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. / But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. <a href="/colossians/3-4.htm">Colossians 3:4</a> When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. <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="/1_john/2-23.htm">1 John 2:23</a> Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well. <a href="/1_john/4-9.htm">1 John 4:9</a> This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. <a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28</a> I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. <a href="/john/17-3.htm">John 17:3</a> Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a> For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a> Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! <a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm">Ephesians 2:1</a> And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life.that hath the.<a href="/1_john/2-23.htm">1 John 2:23,24</a> Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also… <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12</a> But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:<a href="/john/3-36.htm">John 3:36</a> He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.and he.<a href="/mark/16-16.htm">Mark 16:16</a> He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.<a href="/john/3-36.htm">John 3:36</a> He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/5-9.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_john/5-11.htm">Life</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/5-18.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_john/5-13.htm">Life</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>Whoever has the Son has life; This phrase emphasizes the centrality of Jesus Christ in the Christian faith. The "Son" refers to Jesus, the Son of God, highlighting the unique relationship between Jesus and God the Father. The concept of "having" the Son implies a personal relationship and acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior. This is consistent with the teachings of the New Testament, where eternal life is often linked to faith in Jesus (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>, <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>). The term "life" here is not merely physical existence but eternal life, a quality of life that begins now and continues forever with God. This reflects the Johannine theme of life, which is a gift from God through Christ (<a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>).whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. This phrase presents a stark contrast and serves as a warning. It underscores the exclusivity of salvation through Jesus Christ, a theme prevalent in the New Testament (<a href="/acts/4-12.htm">Acts 4:12</a>). The absence of the Son equates to the absence of eternal life, reinforcing the idea that eternal life is inseparable from a relationship with Jesus. This dichotomy is consistent with the broader biblical narrative that presents two paths: one leading to life and the other to death (<a href="/deuteronomy/30-19.htm">Deuteronomy 30:19</a>). The phrase also reflects the early Christian understanding of Jesus as the sole mediator between God and humanity (<a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>). The repetition of "life" emphasizes its importance and the urgency of the decision to accept or reject Jesus.<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 (the Son of God)</a> Central figure in Christianity, whose life, death, and resurrection are the foundation of Christian faith. In this verse, He is referred to as "the Son." 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_believers.htm">The Believers</a> The recipients of John's letter, early Christians who are being encouraged and instructed in their faith. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_non-believers.htm">The Non-Believers</a> Those who do not accept Jesus as the Son of God, and thus, according to this verse, do not have eternal life. 5. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_life.htm">Eternal Life</a> A key concept in Christian theology, referring to the life that believers have in Christ, both now and in the age to come.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_centrality_of_christ.htm">The Centrality of Christ</a> Jesus is the focal point of our faith. Without Him, there is no true life. This underscores the necessity of a personal relationship with Christ. <a href="/topical/a/assurance_of_salvation.htm">Assurance of Salvation</a> Believers can have confidence in their eternal life because it is secured in Christ. This assurance should bring peace and joy. <a href="/topical/e/evangelistic_urgency.htm">Evangelistic Urgency</a> Understanding that life is only found in Jesus should motivate us to share the Gospel with those who do not know Him. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Our identity and worth are found in having the Son. This truth should shape how we view ourselves and others. <a href="/topical/l/living_out_our_faith.htm">Living Out Our Faith</a> Having the Son should be evident in our lives through love, obedience, and the fruit of the Spirit. Our lives should reflect the life we have in Christ.<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/who_is_timothy_keller's_impact.htm">Am I assured of my salvation?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_being_free_in_christ_mean.htm">What does being free in Christ mean?</a> <a href="/q/has_anyone_ever_seen_god.htm">What does believing in the Son of God mean?</a> <a href="/q/is_there_a_second_chance_for_salvation.htm">Is there a second chance for salvation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - Eternal life is not granted to the whole world, or even to all Christians en masse; it is given to individuals, soul by soul, according as each does or does not accept the Son of God. The order of the Greek is noteworthy - in the first half of the verse the emphasis is on "hath," in the second on "life." Here, as in <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4</a>, the article before ζωή should be translated, "hath the life... hath not the life." The insertion of τοῦ Θεοῦ in the second half of the verse points to the magnitude of the loss: the possessor has no need to be told whose Son he has. <a href="/commentaries/1_john/5-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Whoever 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. has ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. 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. Son Υἱὸν (Huion) Noun - Accusative 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. has ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. life; ζωήν (zōēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. whoever 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. does not have ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. 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. Son Υἱὸν (Huion) Noun - Accusative 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. does not have ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. life. ζωὴν (zōēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. 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