1 John 5:4

4 For whatever is 1born of God 2overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world -our faith.

1 John 5:4 In-Context

2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe His commandments.
3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome.
4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world -our faith.
5 Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
6 This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and with the blood. It is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth.

Cross References 2

  • 1. John 1:13; John 3:3; 1 John 2:29; 1 John 5:1, 18
  • 2. 1 John 2:13; 1 John 4:4

Footnotes 1

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