1 John 4:20

1 John 4:21 net — And the commandment we have from him is this: that the one who loves God should love his fellow Christian too.

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"And the commandment we have from him is this: that the one who loves God should love his fellow Christian too."

— 1 John 4:21, NET Bible

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1 John 4:21 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. ”
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ASV
“And this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love his brother also. ”
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WEB
“This commandment we have from him, that he who loves God should also love his brother.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“And this commandment we have from God, that he who loveth God love also his brother. ”
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BBE
“And this is the word which we have from him, that he who has love for God is to have the same love for his brother.”
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KJVA
“And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. ”
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1 John 4 — Context

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears punishment has not been perfected in love.

We love because he loved us first.

If anyone says“I love God” and yet hates his fellow Christian, he is a liar, because the one who does not love his fellow Christian whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.

And the commandment we have from him is this: that the one who loves God should love his fellow Christian too.

1 John 4:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 4:21 say?

1 John 4:21 in the NET Bible reads: “And the commandment we have from him is this: that the one who loves God should love his fellow Christian too.”

Where is 1 John 4:21 in the Bible?

1 John 4:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 21.

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 4:21.

What translation should I read 1 John 4:21 in?

1 John 4:21 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 4:21?

1 John 4:21 reads (NET): “And the commandment we have from him is this: that the one who loves God should love his fellow Christian too.” 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 4:21 net — And the commandment we have from him is this: that the one who loves God should love his fellow Christian too.

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