1 John 4:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 4:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 4:7 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. is born..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 4:7 — KJV
“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. is born: Gr. has been born”
— 1 John 4:7 (KJV)
1 John 4:7 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 4:7
“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. is born: Gr. has been born”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:7: love, one, god
“But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:7: let, love, one
“If a man have two wives, one beloved, and another hated, and they have born him children, both the beloved and the hated; and if the firstborn son be hers that was hated:”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:7: beloved, love, one
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:7: let, love, god
“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. sure: or, steady”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:7: let, one, god
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