1 John 2:9 nasb — The one who says he is in the Light and yet hates his brother is in the darkness until now.

NASB

"The one who says he is in the Light and yet hates his brother is in the darkness until now."

— 1 John 2:9, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

1 John 2:9 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

1 John 2 — Context

6

the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.

7

Beloved, I am not writing a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning; the old commandment is the word which you have heard.

8

On the other hand, I am writing a new commandment to you, which is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true Light is already shining.

9

The one who says he is in the Light and yet hates his brother is in the darkness until now.

10

The one who loves his brother abides in the Light and there is no cause for stumbling in him.

11

But the one who hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

12

I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you for His name's sake.

1 John 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 John 2:9 say?
1 John 2:9 in the NASB reads: “The one who says he is in the Light and yet hates his brother is in the darkness until now.”
Where is 1 John 2:9 in the Bible?
1 John 2:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read 1 John 2:9 in?
1 John 2:9 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 2:9?
1 John 2:9 reads (NASB): “The one who says he is in the Light and yet hates his brother is in the darkness until now.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2