1 John 2:4

He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

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Other Translations for 1 John 2:4

BSB
If anyone says, "I know Him," but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
AKJV
He that said, I know him, and keeps not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
CPDV
Whoever claims that he knows him, and yet does not keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
ERV
He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him:
NHEB
One who says, "I know him," and does not keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
SMT
He saying, I have known him, and not keeping his commands, is a liar, and in him is not the truth.

Commentary for 1 John 2:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 2:4
Summary
Claiming knowledge while disobeying is fraudulent
Event
Exposing false claims
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching