1 John 4:16

And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 John 4:16

BSB
And we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us. God is love; whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
AKJV
And we have known and believed the love that God has to us. God is love; and he that dwells in love dwells in God, and God in him.
CPDV
And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love. And he who abides in love, abides in God, and God in him.
ERV
And we know and have believed the love which God hath in us. God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God abideth in him.
NHEB
We know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and he who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him.
SMT
And we have known and have believed the love which God has in us. God is love; and he remaining in love remains in God, and God in him.

Commentary for 1 John 4:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 4:16
Summary
Experiencing and residing in divine affection
Event
Believing in divine affection
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching