1 John 2:5 kjva — But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him."

— 1 John 2:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 John 2 — Context

2

And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

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And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

4

He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

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But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

6

He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

7

Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.

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

1 John 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 John 2:5 say?
1 John 2:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.”
Where is 1 John 2:5 in the Bible?
1 John 2:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 5.
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 2:5.
What translation should I read 1 John 2:5 in?
1 John 2:5 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 2:5?
1 John 2:5 reads (KJVA): “But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.” 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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