1 John 5:5 net — Now who is the person who has conquered the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

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"Now who is the person who has conquered the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?"

— 1 John 5:5, NET Bible

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KJV
“Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?”
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ASV
“And who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? ”
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WEB
“Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”
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1 John 5 — Context

By this we know that we love the children of God: whenever we love God and obey his commandments.

For this is the love of God: that we keep his commandments. And his commandments do not weigh us down,

because everyone who has been fathered by God conquers the world. Testimony About the SonThis is the conquering power that has conquered the world: our faith.

Now who is the person who has conquered the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Jesus Christ is the one who came by water and blood– not by the water only, but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth.

For there are three that testify,

the Spirit and the water and the blood, and these three are in agreement.

1 John 5:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 5:5 say?

1 John 5:5 in the NET Bible reads: “Now who is the person who has conquered the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?”

Where is 1 John 5:5 in the Bible?

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

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 5:5.

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

1 John 5:5 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 5:5?

1 John 5:5 reads (NET): “Now who is the person who has conquered the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” 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 5:5 net — Now who is the person who has conquered the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

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