1 John 4:15 nasb — Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

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

— 1 John 4:15, NASB

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1 John 4:15 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.”
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ASV
“Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God. ”
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WEB
“Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him, and he in God.”
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NET
“If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God resides in him and he in God.”
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DRB
“Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God.”
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BBE
“Everyone who says openly that Jesus is the Son of God, has God in him and is in God.”
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KJVA
“Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.”
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1 John 4 — Context

No one has seen God at any time; if we love one another, God abides in us, and His love is perfected in us.

By this we know that we abide 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 to be the Savior of the world.

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

We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.

By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the day of judgment; because as He is, so also are we in this world.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.

1 John 4:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 4:15 say?

1 John 4:15 in the NASB reads: “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.”

Where is 1 John 4:15 in the Bible?

1 John 4:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 15.

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 4:15.

What translation should I read 1 John 4:15 in?

1 John 4:15 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 4:15?

1 John 4:15 reads (NASB): “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” 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 4:15 nasb — Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

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