1 John 5:2 web — By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments.

World English Bible

"By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments."

— 1 John 5:2, World English Bible

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KJV
“By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.”
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ASV
“Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do his commandments. ”
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NET
“By this we know that we love the children of God: whenever we love God and obey his commandments.”
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DRB
“In this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God and keep his commandments.”
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BBE
“In this way, we are certain that we have love for the children of God, when we have love for God and keep his laws.”
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KJVA
“By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.”
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1 John 5 — Context

Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God. Whoever loves the Father also loves the child who is born of him.

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments.

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: your faith.

Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

1 John 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 5:2 say?

1 John 5:2 in the World English Bible reads: “By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments.”

Where is 1 John 5:2 in the Bible?

1 John 5:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, verse 2.

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 5:2.

What translation should I read 1 John 5:2 in?

1 John 5:2 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 5:2?

1 John 5:2 reads (WEB): “By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments.” 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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