1 John 4:8

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 John 4:8

BSB
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
AKJV
He that loves not knows not God; for God is love.
CPDV
Whoever does not love, does not know God. For God is love.
ERV
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
NHEB
He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
SMT
He not loving knows not God; for God is love.

Commentary for 1 John 4:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 4:8
Summary
Love is fundamental divine characteristic
Event
Defining divine nature
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching