1 John 2:1
American King James My little children, these things write I to you, that you sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
American Standard Version My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
King James My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
World English Bible My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous.
1 John 2:2
American King James And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for our's only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
American Standard Version and he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.
King James And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for our's only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
World English Bible And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.
1 John 2:3
American King James And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
American Standard Version And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
King James And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
World English Bible This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commandments.
1 John 2:4
American King James He that said, I know him, and keeps not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
American Standard Version He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;
King James He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
World English Bible One who says, “I know him,” and doesn’t keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth isn’t in him.
1 John 2:5
American King James But whoever keeps his word, in him truly is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
American Standard Version but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him:
King James But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
World English Bible But God’s love has most certainly been perfected in whoever keeps his word. This is how we know that we are in him:
1 John 2:6
American King James He that said he stays in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
American Standard Version he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.
King James He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
World English Bible he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.
1 John 2:7
American King James Brothers, I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you have heard from the beginning.
American Standard Version Beloved, no new commandment write I unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning: the old commandment is the word which ye heard.
King James Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.
World English Bible Brothers, I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you heard from the beginning.
1 John 2:8
American King James Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shines.
American Standard Version Again, a new commandment write I unto you, which thing is true in him and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light already shineth.
King James Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.
World English Bible Again, I write a new commandment to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light already shines.
1 John 2:9
American King James He that said he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness even until now.
American Standard Version He that saith he is in the light and hateth his brother, is in the darkness even until now.
King James He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
World English Bible He who says he is in the light and hates his brother is in the darkness even until now.
1 John 2:10
American King James He that loves his brother stays in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
American Standard Version He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is no occasion of stumbling in him.
King James He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
World English Bible He who loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no occasion for stumbling in him.
1 John 2:11
American King James But he that hates his brother is in darkness, and walks in darkness, and knows not where he goes, because that darkness has blinded his eyes.
American Standard Version But he that hateth his brother is in the darkness, and walketh in the darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because the darkness hath blinded his eyes.
King James But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
World English Bible But he who hates his brother is in the darkness, and walks in the darkness, and doesn’t know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
1 John 2:12
American King James I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.
American Standard Version I write unto you, `my' little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.
King James I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.
World English Bible I write to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
1 John 2:13
American King James I write to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little children, because you have known the Father.
American Standard Version I write unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the evil one. I have written unto you, little children, because ye know the Father.
King James I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.
World English Bible I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, little children, because you know the Father.
1 John 2:14
American King James I have written to you, fathers, because you have known him that is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God stays in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.
American Standard Version I have written unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the evil one.
King James I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
World English Bible I have written to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God remains in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
1 John 2:15
American King James Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
American Standard Version Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
King James Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
World English Bible Don’t love the world or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love isn’t in him.
1 John 2:16
American King James For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
American Standard Version For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vain glory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
King James For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
World English Bible For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—isn’t the Father’s, but is the world’s.
1 John 2:17
American King James And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that does the will of God stays for ever.
American Standard Version And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
King James And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
World English Bible The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God’s will remains forever.
1 John 2:18
American King James Little children, it is the last time: and as you have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
American Standard Version Little children, it is the last hour: and as ye heard that antichrist cometh, even now have there arisen many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last hour.
King James Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
World English Bible Little children, these are the end times, and as you heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have arisen. By this we know that it is the final hour.
1 John 2:19
American King James They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
American Standard Version They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: but `they went out', that they might be made manifest that they all are not of us.
King James They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
World English Bible They went out from us, but they didn’t belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have continued with us. But they left, that they might be revealed that none of them belong to us.
1 John 2:20
American King James But you have an unction from the Holy One, and you know all things.
American Standard Version And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know all the things.
King James But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.
World English Bible You have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.
1 John 2:21
American King James I have not written to you because you know not the truth, but because you know it, and that no lie is of the truth.
American Standard Version I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and because no lie is of the truth.
King James I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.
World English Bible I have not written to you because you don’t know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth.
1 John 2:22
American King James Who is a liar but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denies the Father and the Son.
American Standard Version Who is the liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, `even' he that denieth the Father and the Son.
King James Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
World English Bible Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the Antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son.
1 John 2:23
American King James Whoever denies the Son, the same has not the Father: he that acknowledges the Son has the Father also.
American Standard Version Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that confesseth the Son hath the Father also.
King James Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.
World English Bible Whoever denies the Son doesn’t have the Father. He who confesses the Son has the Father also.
1 John 2:24
American King James Let that therefore abide in you, which you have heard from the beginning. If that which you have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, you also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
American Standard Version As for you, let that abide in you which ye heard from the beginning. If that which ye heard from the beginning abide in you, ye also shall abide in the Son, and in the Father.
King James Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
World English Bible Therefore, as for you, let that remain in you which you heard from the beginning. If that which you heard from the beginning remains in you, you also will remain in the Son, and in the Father.
1 John 2:25
American King James And this is the promise that he has promised us, even eternal life.
American Standard Version And this is the promise which he promised us, `even' the life eternal.
King James And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.
World English Bible This is the promise which he promised us, the eternal life.
1 John 2:26
American King James These things have I written to you concerning them that seduce you.
American Standard Version These things have I written unto you concerning them that would lead you astray.
King James These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
World English Bible These things I have written to you concerning those who would lead you astray.
1 John 2:27
American King James But the anointing which you have received of him stays in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him.
American Standard Version And as for you, the anointing which ye received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as his anointing teacheth you; concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him.
King James But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
World English Bible As for you, the anointing which you received from him remains in you, and you don’t need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, you will remain in him.
1 John 2:28
American King James And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
American Standard Version And now, `my' little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
King James And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
World English Bible Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
1 John 2:29
American King James If you know that he is righteous, you know that every one that does righteousness is born of him.
American Standard Version If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one also that doeth righteousness is begotten of him.
King James If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
World English Bible If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him.