1 John 2:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 2:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 2:4 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 2:4 — KJV
“He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.”
— 1 John 2:4 (KJV)
1 John 2:4 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 2:4
“Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:4: know, keepeth, commandments
“And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:4: saith, know, truth
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:4: know, keepeth, commandments
“Thus saith the LORD, In this thou shalt know that I am the LORD: behold, I will smite with the rod that is in mine hand upon the waters which are in the river, and they shall be turned to blood.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:4: saith, know
“And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us: befallen...: Heb. found us”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:4: saith, know
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