1 John 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 1:1 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 1:1 — KJV
“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;”
— 1 John 1:1 (KJV)
1 John 1:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 John
1 John is the apostle of love's late-life letter — written so believers can know they have eternal life. God is light; God is love; perfect love drives out fear. Its tests are simple and searching: walk in the light, love one another, confess sin and find Him faithful to forgive.
Cross-References for 1 John 1:1
“Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard. thy...: Heb. thou hast added wisdom and goodness to”
Shares key themes with 1 John 1:1: heard, seen, eyes
“Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 1:1: heard, seen, eyes
“And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 1:1: heard, hands, word
“He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:”
Shares key themes with 1 John 1:1: heard, eyes, word
“He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:”
Shares key themes with 1 John 1:1: heard, eyes, word
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