1 John 2:11 akjv — But he that hates his brother is in darkness, and walks in darkness, and knows not where he goes, because that darkness…

American King James Version

"But he that hates his brother is in darkness, and walks in darkness, and knows not where he goes, because that darkness has blinded his eyes. "

— 1 John 2:11, American King James Version

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1 John 2 — Context

8

Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shines.

9

He that says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness even until now.

10

He that loves his brother stays in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.

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But he that hates his brother is in darkness, and walks in darkness, and knows not where he goes, because that darkness has blinded his eyes.

12

I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.

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I write to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little children, because you have known the Father.

14

I have written to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God stays in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.

1 John 2:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 2:11 say?
1 John 2:11 in the American King James Version reads: “But he that hates his brother is in darkness, and walks in darkness, and knows not where he goes, because that darkness has blinded his eyes. ”
Where is 1 John 2:11 in the Bible?
1 John 2:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 11.
Who wrote 1 John?
1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 1 John about?
John writes to help believers know they have eternal life. Three tests run through the letter: do you walk in the light, love one another, and confess that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh? Where these are present, assurance follows.
What are the major themes of 1 John?
1 John explores themes including Assurance, Love, Light, Truth vs. Error, Eternal Life. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 John 2:11.
What translation should I read 1 John 2:11 in?
1 John 2:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 John 2:11?
1 John 2:11 reads (AKJV): “But he that hates his brother is in darkness, and walks in darkness, and knows not where he goes, because that darkness has blinded his eyes. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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