1 John 2:4–5
He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
He that saith, I knowe him, and keepeth not his commandements, is a lyer, and the trueth is not in him.
But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
But who so keepeth his word, in him verely is the loue of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
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- 1 John 1:6Rank 1 from verse 4
- Titus 1:16Rank 2 from verse 4
- James 2:14–16Rank 3 from verse 4
14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
15If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
16And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say hee hath faith, and haue not workes? can faith saue him?
15If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of dayly foode,
16And one of you say vnto them, Depart in peace, be you warmed & filled: notwithstanding ye giue them not those things which are needfull to the body: what doth it profit?
- 1 John 1:8Rank 4 from verse 4
- 1 John 4:20Rank 5 from verse 4
20If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
20If a man say, I loue God, and hateth his brother, he is a lyar. For hee that loueth not his brother whom hee hath seene, how can he loue God whom he hath not seene?
- 1 John 2:9Rank 6 from verse 4
- Hosea 8:2–3Rank 7 from verse 4
- 1 John 1:10Rank 8 from verse 4
From verse 5
- John 14:23Rank 1 from verse 5
23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
23Iesus answered, and saide vnto him, If a man loue mee, he will keepe my wordes: and my Father will loue him, and wee will come vnto him, and make our abode with him.
- John 14:21Rank 2 from verse 5
21He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
21He that hath my commandements, and keepeth them, hee it is that loueth me: and he that loueth me shall be loued of my Father, and I will loue him, and will manifest my selfe to him.
- 1 John 4:12–13Rank 3 from verse 5
12No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
13Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.
12No man hath seene God at any time. If wee loue one another, God dwelleth in vs, and his loue is perfected in vs.
13Hereby know wee that we dwell in him and he in vs, because hee hath giuen vs of his Spirit.
- Luke 11:28Rank 4 from verse 5
- 1 John 3:24Rank 5 from verse 5
24And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
24And hee that keepeth his commandements dwelleth in him, and hee in him: and hereby wee know that hee abideth in vs, by the spirit which hee hath giuen vs.
- Psalms 119:2Rank 6 from verse 5
- 1 John 5:2Rank 7 from verse 5
- Revelation 14:12Rank 8 from verse 5
- 1 John 2:3–4Rank 9 from verse 5
3And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
4He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
3And hereby wee doe knowe that we know him, if we keepe his commandements.
4He that saith, I knowe him, and keepeth not his commandements, is a lyer, and the trueth is not in him.
- Ezekiel 36:27Rank 10 from verse 5
- 1 John 4:15–16Rank 12 from verse 5
15Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
16And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
15Whosoeuer shall confesse that Iesus is the Sonne of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
16And we haue knowen and beleeued the loue that God hath to vs. God is loue, and hee that dwelleth in loue, dwelleth in God, and God in him.
- 1 John 4:18Rank 13 from verse 5
- Psalms 119:146Rank 14 from verse 5
- 2 Corinthians 5:17Rank 15 from verse 5
- 1 Corinthians 1:30Rank 16 from verse 5
- 1 John 5:20Rank 17 from verse 5
20And 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.
20And we know that the Sonne of God is come, and hath giuen vs an vnderstanding that wee may know him that is true: and wee are in him that is true, euen in his Sonne Iesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternall life.
- Revelation 12:17Rank 18 from verse 5
17And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
17And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make warre with the remnant of her seed, which keepe the Commaundements of God, and haue the testimony of Iesus Christ.
- Romans 8:1Rank 19 from verse 5
- 2 Corinthians 5:21Rank 20 from verse 5
- Colossians 2:9–10Rank 21 from verse 5
- Ecclesiastes 8:5Rank 22 from verse 5
- James 2:22Rank 23 from verse 5
- Psalms 106:3Rank 25 from verse 5
- 1 John 2:27–28Rank 26 from verse 5
27But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
28And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
27But the anointing which ye haue receiued of him, abideth in you: and yee need not that any man teach you: But, as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is trueth, and is no lye: and euen as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in ‖him.
28And now, little children, abide in him, that when hee shall appeare, wee may haue confidence, and not bee ashamed before him at his comming.
- Proverbs 8:32Rank 27 from verse 5
- Psalms 119:4Rank 28 from verse 5
- Proverbs 28:7Rank 29 from verse 5
- Psalms 105:45Rank 30 from verse 5
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1 John 2:4
To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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commandments
Commands, orders, or prescribed requirements issued by one who commands.
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One who knowingly speaks falsehood or denies the truth.
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1. That which is true; conformity to fact or reality. 2. Faithfulness. 3. God's revealed word.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1 John 2:5
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Truly, certainly, assuredly, actually, or in truth.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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The one true God.
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Completed, finished, fully accomplished, matured, or brought to the intended end.
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By this, by this means, or from this evidence.
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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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3And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
3And hereby wee doe knowe that we know him, if we keepe his commandements.
4He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
4He that saith, I knowe him, and keepeth not his commandements, is a lyer, and the trueth is not in him.
Selected passage5But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
5But who so keepeth his word, in him verely is the loue of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
Selected passage6He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
6He that sayeth he abideth in him, ought himselfe also so to walke, euen as he walked.