1 John 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 2:5 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 2:5 — KJV
“But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.”
— 1 John 2:5 (KJV)
1 John 2:5 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 2:5
“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 2:5: keepeth, love, god
“Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:5: word, love, god
“We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. is born: Gr. has been born”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:5: whoso, keepeth, god
“And he said, Lord GOD, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:5: god, hereby, know
“And he said, To morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the LORD our God. To morrow: or, Against to morrow”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:5: word, god, know
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