1 John 3:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 3:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 3:5 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 3:5 — KJV
“And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.”
— 1 John 3:5 (KJV)
1 John 3:5 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 3:5
“For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just, they take a bribe, and they turn aside the poor in the gate from their right. a bribe: or, a ransom”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:5: know, take, sins
“But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:5: know, take, sins
“But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:5: know, take, sins
“For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:5: take, away, sins
“For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:5: take, away, sins
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