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New Testament1 John · Chapter 3

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.

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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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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey