1 John 5:20

1 John 5:21 cpdv — Little sons, keep yourselves from false worship. Amen.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Little sons, keep yourselves from false worship. Amen. "

— 1 John 5:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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KJV
“Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. ”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
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 everyone who is born of God does not sin. Instead, rebirth in God preserves him, and the evil one cannot touch him.

We know that we are of God, and that the entire world is established in wickedness.

And we know that the Son of God has arrived, and that he has given us understanding, so that we may know the true God, and so that we may remain in his true Son. This is the true God, and this is Eternal Life.

Little sons, keep yourselves from false worship. 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Little sons, keep yourselves from false worship. 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 (CPDV): “Little sons, keep yourselves from false worship. 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 cpdv — Little sons, keep yourselves from false worship. Amen.

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1 John 5 — Context

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