1 John 4:11 web — Beloved, if God loved us in this way, we also ought to love one another.

World English Bible

"Beloved, if God loved us in this way, we also ought to love one another."

— 1 John 4:11, World English Bible

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KJV
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.”
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ASV
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. ”
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NET
“Dear friends, if God so loved us, then we also ought to love one another.”
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DRB
“My dearest, if God hath so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
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BBE
“My loved ones, if God had such love for us, it is right for us to have love for one another.”
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KJVA
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.”
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1 John 4 — Context

He who doesn't love doesn't know God, for God is love.

By this God's love was revealed in us, that God has sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Beloved, if God loved us in this way, we also ought to love one another.

No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God remains in us, and his love has been perfected in us.

By this we know that we remain in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.

We have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as the Savior of the world.

1 John 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 4:11 say?

1 John 4:11 in the World English Bible reads: “Beloved, if God loved us in this way, we also ought to love one another.”

Where is 1 John 4:11 in the Bible?

1 John 4:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, 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 4:11.

What translation should I read 1 John 4:11 in?

1 John 4:11 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 4:11?

1 John 4:11 reads (WEB): “Beloved, if God loved us in this way, we also ought to love one another.” 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.

1 John 4:11 web — Beloved, if God loved us in this way, we also ought to love one another.

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