1 John 5:5 web — Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

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

— 1 John 5:5, World English 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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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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DRB
“Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?”
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BBE
“Who is able to overcome the world but the man who has faith that Jesus is the Son of God?”
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KJVA
“Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth 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, 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?

This is he who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and the blood. It is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth.

For there are three who testify:

the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and the three agree as one.

1 John 5:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 5:5 say?

1 John 5:5 in the World English Bible reads: “Who is he who overcomes the world, but he 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 (WEB): “Who is he who overcomes the world, but he 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.

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