1 John 5:11

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 John 5:11

BSB

And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.

AKJV

And this is the record, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

CPDV

And this is the testimony which God has given to us: Eternal Life. And this Life is in his Son.

ERV

And the witness is this, that God gave unto us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

NHEB

The testimony is this, that God gave to us everlasting life, and this life is in his Son.

SMT

And this is the testimony, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 John 5:11

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Commentary for 1 John 5:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 John 5:11

Summary

Eternal existence guaranteed through relationship with Jesus

Event

God grants eternal life

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD