1 John 5:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 5:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 5:20 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 5:20 — KJV
“And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.”
— 1 John 5:20 (KJV)
1 John 5:20 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 5:20
“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:20: know, god, true
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:20: know, son, god
“That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:20: hath, even, jesus
“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:20: god, hath, given
“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 5:20: son, god, hath
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