1 John 5:7 kjva — For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one."

— 1 John 5:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 John 5 — Context

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For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

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Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

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This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.

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For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

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And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.

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If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.

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He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.

1 John 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 John 5:7 say?
1 John 5:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.”
Where is 1 John 5:7 in the Bible?
1 John 5:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, verse 7.
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 5:7.
What translation should I read 1 John 5:7 in?
1 John 5:7 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 5:7?
1 John 5:7 reads (KJVA): “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” 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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