1 John 3:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 3:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 3:6 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 3:6 — KJV
“Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.”
— 1 John 3:6 (KJV)
1 John 3:6 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 3:6
“And if a soul sin, and hear the voice of swearing, and is a witness, whether he hath seen or known of it; if he do not utter it, then he shall bear his iniquity.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:6: hath, seen, known
“He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: the LORD his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:6: hath, seen, neither
“Moreover he hath not seen the sun, nor known any thing: this hath more rest than the other.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:6: hath, seen, known
“That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:6: hath, neither, known
“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him. seen...: or, seen a God beside thee, which doeth so for him, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:6: hath, seen, neither
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