1 John 4:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 4:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 4:9 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we mi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 4:9 — KJV
“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.”
— 1 John 4:9 (KJV)
1 John 4:9 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 4:9
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:9: god, sent, son
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:9: love, god, only
“Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:9: god, because, sent
“God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that. anger: Heb. spirit”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:9: god, toward, son
“But Amaziah would not hear; for it came of God, that he might deliver them into the hand of their enemies, because they sought after the gods of Edom.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 4:9: god, because, into
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