1 John 4:9

In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.

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Other Translations for 1 John 4:9

BSB
This is how God's love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him.
AKJV
In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
CPDV
The love of God was made apparent to us in this way: that God sent his only-begotten Son into the world, so that we might live through him.
ERV
Herein was the love of God manifested in us, that God hath sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
NHEB
By this God's love was revealed in us, that God has sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
SMT
In this was the love of God manifested in us, that God has sent his only born Son into the world, that we might live by him.

Commentary for 1 John 4:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 4:9
Summary
Sending Christ demonstrates divine affection
Event
Sending Jesus to world
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Promise