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1 John 3:1 asv — Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are.…

American Standard Version

"Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. "

— 1 John 3:1, American Standard Version

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1 John 3 — Context

1

Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

2

Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.

3

And every one that hath this hope set on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

4

Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.

1 John 3:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 3:1 say?
1 John 3:1 in the American Standard Version reads: “Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. ”
Where is 1 John 3:1 in the Bible?
1 John 3:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 1.
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 3:1.
What translation should I read 1 John 3:1 in?
1 John 3:1 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 3:1?
1 John 3:1 reads (ASV): “Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. ” 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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