1 John 4:13 web — By this we know that we remain in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.

World English Bible

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

— 1 John 4:13, World English Bible

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KJV
“Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.”
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ASV
“hereby we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. ”
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NET
“By this we know that we reside in God and he in us: in that he has given us of his Spirit.”
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DRB
“In this we know that we abide in him, and he in us: because he hath given us of his spirit.”
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BBE
“And his Spirit which he has given us is the witness that we are in him and he is in us.”
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KJVA
“Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.”
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1 John 4 — Context

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.

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God.

We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.

1 John 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 4:13 say?

1 John 4:13 in the World English Bible reads: “By this we know that we remain in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.”

Where is 1 John 4:13 in the Bible?

1 John 4:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 13.

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 4:13.

What translation should I read 1 John 4:13 in?

1 John 4:13 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 4:13?

1 John 4:13 reads (WEB): “By this we know that we remain in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.” 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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