1 John 4:9 kjv — In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we m…

King James Version

"In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him."

— 1 John 4:9, King James Version

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1 John 4 — Context

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We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

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Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

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He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

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In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.

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Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

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Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

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No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

1 John 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 4:9 say?
1 John 4:9 in the King James Version reads: “In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.”
Where is 1 John 4:9 in the Bible?
1 John 4:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 9.
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 4:9.
What translation should I read 1 John 4:9 in?
1 John 4:9 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 4:9?
1 John 4:9 reads (KJV): “In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through 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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