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This is how we stay one with God <a href="/erv/1_john/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God. <a href="/gwt/1_john/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God lives in those who declare that Jesus is the Son of God, and they live in God. <a href="/gnt/1_john/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> If we declare that Jesus is the Son of God, we live in union with God and God lives in union with us. <a href="/isv/1_john/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> God abides in the one who acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, and he abides in God. <a href="/msb/1_john/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. <a href="/net/1_john/4.htm">NET Bible</a> If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God resides in him and he in God. <a href="/nheb/1_john/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God. <a href="/wbt/1_john/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Whoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. <a href="/wey/1_john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Whoever acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God--God continues in union with him, and he continues in union with God. <a href="/web/1_john/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> whoever may confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God; <a href="/blb/1_john/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Whoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. <a href="/ylt/1_john/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> whoever may confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God in him doth remain, and he in God; <a href="/slt/1_john/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Whoever acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Whoever has confessed that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. <a href="/nabre/1_john/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Whoever acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him and he in God. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the Son of God, and they abide in God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And everyone who confesses Yeshua, that he is The Son of God, God dwells in him and he dwells in God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwells in him, and he in God. <a href="/godbey/1_john/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Whosoever may confess that Jesus is the Son of God, in him God abides, and he in God. <a href="/haweis/1_john/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God. <a href="/mace/1_john/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. <a href="/wey/1_john/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Whoever acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God--God continues in union with him, and he continues in union with God. <a href="/worrell/1_john/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Whosoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in Him, and he in God. <a href="/worsley/1_john/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. <a href="/parallel/1_john/4-15.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=817" 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/4.htm">Love Comes from God</a> …14And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world. 15<a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: Hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">anyone</a> <a href="/greek/3670.htm" title="3670: homologēsē (V-ASA-3S) -- From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge.">confesses</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> <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/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: menei (V-PIA-3S) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">abides</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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">he</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- 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: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God.</a> 16And we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us. God is love; whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in 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="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a> that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. <a href="/john/14-20.htm">John 14:20</a> On that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you are in Me, and I am in you. <a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4-5</a> Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. <a href="/john/6-56.htm">John 6:56</a> Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him. <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="/matthew/10-32.htm">Matthew 10:32</a> Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-3.htm">1 Corinthians 12:3</a> Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/john/20-31.htm">John 20:31</a> But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. <a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">1 John 5:1</a> Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him. <a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21-23</a> that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me. <a href="/2_john/1-9.htm">2 John 1:9</a> Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son. <a href="/philippians/2-11.htm">Philippians 2:11</a> and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hebrews 3:6</a> But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. <a href="/acts/8-37.htm">Acts 8:37</a> And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may be baptized.” The eunuch replied, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” <a href="/isaiah/43-10.htm">Isaiah 43:10-11</a> “You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come. / I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Whoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwells in him, and he in God.confess.<a href="/1_john/4-2.htm">1 John 4:2</a> Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:<a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">1 John 5:1,5</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="/matthew/10-32.htm">Matthew 10:32</a> Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.God dwelleth.<a href="/1_john/4-12.htm">1 John 4:12</a> No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.<a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">1 John 3:24</a> And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/4-12.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/1_john/4-2.htm">Acknowledges</a> <a href="/1_john/4-3.htm">Confess</a> <a href="/1_john/4-2.htm">Confesses</a> <a href="/1_john/4-12.htm">Continues</a> <a href="/1_john/4-12.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/1_john/4-3.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/1_john/4-13.htm">Union</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/4-16.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_john/4-16.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/psalms/91-14.htm">Acknowledges</a> <a href="/2_john/1-7.htm">Confess</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Confesses</a> <a href="/1_john/4-16.htm">Continues</a> <a href="/1_john/4-16.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/genesis/38-21.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/1_john/4-16.htm">Union</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 4</div>1. <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">He warns them not to believe all who boast of the Spirit;</a> 7. <a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">and exhorts to brotherly love.</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/4.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/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God This phrase emphasizes the importance of acknowledging Jesus' divine nature. The confession that Jesus is the Son of God is central to Christian faith, as it affirms His deity and His unique relationship with the Father. This confession is not merely verbal but involves a heartfelt belief and acceptance of Jesus' identity and mission. In the historical context of the early church, this was a critical declaration, distinguishing true believers from those influenced by Gnostic teachings, which often denied the full divinity or humanity of Christ. This confession aligns with Peter's declaration in <a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16</a>, where he acknowledges Jesus as "the Christ, the Son of the living God," a revelation that Jesus states is given by the Father.God abides in him The concept of God abiding in a believer is a profound theological truth, indicating a deep, personal relationship between God and the individual. This abiding presence is facilitated by the Holy Spirit, who indwells believers, as seen in passages like <a href="/john/14-17.htm">John 14:17</a>. The idea of God dwelling with His people has roots in the Old Testament, where God's presence was symbolized by the tabernacle and later the temple. In the New Testament, this presence is internalized, with believers themselves becoming the temple of the Holy Spirit (<a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19</a>). This abiding is not conditional on human merit but is a result of faith in Christ and His redemptive work.and he in God This mutual indwelling signifies a reciprocal relationship, where the believer also abides in God. It reflects the intimate union between the believer and the divine, characterized by ongoing fellowship and communion. This relationship is nurtured through prayer, obedience, and the study of Scripture. The imagery of abiding is further elaborated in <a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4-5</a>, where Jesus speaks of the vine and the branches, illustrating the necessity of remaining in Him to bear fruit. This abiding is both a privilege and a responsibility, calling believers to live in a manner that reflects their connection to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <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. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central figure of Christianity, the Son of God, whose divinity and humanity are affirmed in this passage. 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. 4. <a href="/topical/f/false_teachers.htm">False Teachers</a> Individuals in the early church who denied the true nature of Jesus, prompting John to emphasize the importance of correct confession. 5. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A possible location of the recipients of this letter, a major center of early Christianity and a place where John is believed to have ministered.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_confession.htm">The Importance of Confession</a> Confessing Jesus as the Son of God is foundational to Christian faith. It is not merely a verbal acknowledgment but a heartfelt belief that aligns with the truth of Scripture. <a href="/topical/m/mutual_abiding.htm">Mutual Abiding</a> The promise of God abiding in us and us in Him is a profound mystery that speaks to the intimate relationship believers have with God through Christ. This abiding is both a privilege and a responsibility. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_false_teachings.htm">Guarding Against False Teachings</a> In a world with many voices, believers must be discerning and hold fast to the truth of who Jesus is. This requires a commitment to studying Scripture and being part of a faithful community. <a href="/topical/l/living_out_our_confession.htm">Living Out Our Confession</a> Our confession of Jesus as the Son of God should be evident in our lives. This means living in love, obedience, and truth, reflecting the character of Christ to the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 4</a> <a href="/q/do_they_share_your_faith_and_values.htm">Does this person share your faith and values?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_christ-centered_life.htm">What defines a Christ-centered life?</a> <a href="/q/what_happens_in_the_apocalypse_of_moses.htm">Have you obeyed the Gospel of God?</a> <a href="/q/is_god_our_eternal_dwelling_place.htm">Is God our eternal dwelling place?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - Whosoever confesseth ο{ς α}ν ὁμολογήση. This rendering seems preferable to "whosoever shall confess" or "shall have confessed." The exact meaning is, "Whosoever has once for all taken up the position of confessing." Verse 14 gave the case of the apostles; this gives that of those who accept their witness. In the next verse we have that of both together. <a href="/commentaries/1_john/4-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>If ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. anyone Ὃς (Hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. confesses ὁμολογήσῃ (homologēsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3670.htm">Strong's 3670: </a> From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge. 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. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. abides μένει (menei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 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. 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. God. Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative 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/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_john/4-15.htm">NT Letters: 1 John 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_john/4-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 John 4:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 John 4:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_john/4-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 John 4:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 John 4:16" /></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>