1 John 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 3:1 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the wo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 3:1 — KJV
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
— 1 John 3:1 (KJV)
1 John 3:1 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 3:1
“Wherefore they spake to the king of Assyria, saying, The nations which thou hast removed, and placed in the cities of Samaria, know not the manner of the God of the land: therefore he hath sent lions among them, and, behold, they slay them, because they know not the manner of the God of the land.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:1: behold, manner, hath
“And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun. Zebulun: that is, Dwelling: Gr. Zabulon”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:1: hath, called, sons
“Why should the name of our father be done away from among his family, because he hath no son? Give unto us therefore a possession among the brethren of our father. done...: Heb. diminished”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:1: father, hath, should
“For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah. God...: Heb. Let king Adonijah live”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:1: behold, hath, called
“And they shall answer, Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have taken hold upon other gods, and have worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath the LORD brought upon them all this evil.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:1: father, hath, god
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