1 John 3:19 kjv — And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.

King James Version

"And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him."

— 1 John 3:19, King James Version

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1 John 3 — Context

16

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

17

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

18

My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

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And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.

20

For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

21

Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.

22

And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

1 John 3:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 3:19 say?
1 John 3:19 in the King James Version reads: “And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.”
Where is 1 John 3:19 in the Bible?
1 John 3:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 19.
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 3:19.
What translation should I read 1 John 3:19 in?
1 John 3:19 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 3:19?
1 John 3:19 reads (KJV): “And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before 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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