1 John 5:20

1 John 5:21 akjv — Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

American King James Version

"Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. "

— 1 John 5:21, American King James Version

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KJV
“Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. ”
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ASV
“My little children, guard yourselves from idols. ”
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WEB
“Little children, keep yourselves from idols.”
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NET
“Little children, guard yourselves from idols.”
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DRB
“Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. ”
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BBE
“My little children, keep yourselves from false gods.”
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KJVA
“Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. ”
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1 John 5 — Context

We know that whoever is born of God sins not; but he that is begotten of God keeps himself, and that wicked one touches him not.

And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in wickedness.

And we know that the Son of God is come, and has given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

1 John 5:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 5:21 say?

1 John 5:21 in the American King James Version reads: “Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. ”

Where is 1 John 5:21 in the Bible?

1 John 5:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, 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 5:21.

What translation should I read 1 John 5:21 in?

1 John 5:21 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 5:21?

1 John 5:21 reads (AKJV): “Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. ” 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 5:21 akjv — Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

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1 John 5 — Context

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