1 John 5:13 nasb — These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eterna…

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"These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life."

— 1 John 5:13, NASB

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1 John 5 — Context

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The one who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself; the one who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given concerning His Son.

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And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.

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He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life.

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These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.

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This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

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And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him.

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If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death; I do not say that he should make request for this.

1 John 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 John 5:13 say?
1 John 5:13 in the NASB reads: “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.”
Where is 1 John 5:13 in the Bible?
1 John 5:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, 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 5:13.
What translation should I read 1 John 5:13 in?
1 John 5:13 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 5:13?
1 John 5:13 reads (NASB): “These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal 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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