1 John 5:12 akjv — He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life.

American King James Version

"He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life. "

— 1 John 5:12, American King James Version

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1 John 5 — Context

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If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he has testified of his Son.

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He that believes on the Son of God has the witness in himself: he that believes not God has made him a liar; because he believes not the record that God gave of his Son.

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And this is the record, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

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He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life.

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These things have I written to you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe on the name of the Son of God.

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And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us:

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And if we know that he hear us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

1 John 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 5:12 say?
1 John 5:12 in the American King James Version reads: “He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life. ”
Where is 1 John 5:12 in the Bible?
1 John 5:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, verse 12.
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 5:12.
What translation should I read 1 John 5:12 in?
1 John 5:12 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 5:12?
1 John 5:12 reads (AKJV): “He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life. ” 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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