1 John 3:1
American King James Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knows us not, because it knew him not.
American Standard Version Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and `such' we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
King James Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
World English Bible See how great a love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn’t know us, because it didn’t know him.
1 John 3:2
American King James Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
American Standard Version Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.
King James Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
World English Bible Beloved, now we are children of God. It is not yet revealed what we will be; but we know that when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him just as he is.
1 John 3:3
American King James And every man that has this hope in him purifies himself, even as he is pure.
American Standard Version And every one that hath this hope `set' on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
King James And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
World English Bible Everyone who has this hope set on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.
1 John 3:4
American King James Whoever commits sin transgresses also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
American Standard Version Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.
King James Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
World English Bible Everyone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness.
1 John 3:5
American King James And you know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
American Standard Version And ye know that he was manifested to take away sins; and in him is no sin.
King James And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
World English Bible You know that he was revealed to take away our sins, and no sin is in him.
1 John 3:6
American King James Whoever stays in him sins not: whoever sins has not seen him, neither known him.
American Standard Version Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither knoweth him.
King James Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
World English Bible Whoever remains in him doesn’t sin. Whoever sins hasn’t seen him and doesn’t know him.
1 John 3:7
American King James Little children, let no man deceive you: he that does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
American Standard Version `My' little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:
King James Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
World English Bible Little children, let no one lead you astray. He who does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
1 John 3:8
American King James He that commits sin is of the devil; for the devil sins from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
American Standard Version he that doeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
King James He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
World English Bible He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. To this end the Son of God was revealed: that he might destroy the works of the devil.
1 John 3:9
American King James Whoever is born of God does not commit sin; for his seed remains in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
American Standard Version Whosoever is begotten of God doeth no sin, because his seed abideth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is begotten of God.
King James Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
World English Bible Whoever is born of God doesn’t commit sin, because his seed remains in him, and he can’t sin, because he is born of God.
1 John 3:10
American King James In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whoever does not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loves not his brother.
American Standard Version In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
King James In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
World English Bible In this the children of God are revealed, and the children of the devil. Whoever doesn’t do righteousness is not of God, neither is he who doesn’t love his brother.
1 John 3:11
American King James For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.
American Standard Version For this is the message which ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another:
King James For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.
World English Bible For this is the message which you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another—
1 John 3:12
American King James Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And why slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
American Standard Version not as Cain was of the evil one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
King James Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
World English Bible unlike Cain, who was of the evil one and killed his brother. Why did he kill him? Because his deeds were evil, and his brother’s righteous.
1 John 3:13
American King James Marvel not, my brothers, if the world hate you.
American Standard Version Marvel not, brethren, if the world hateth you.
King James Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
World English Bible Don’t be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you.
1 John 3:14
American King James We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brothers. He that loves not his brother stays in death.
American Standard Version We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death.
King James We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.
World English Bible We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who doesn’t love his brother remains in death.
1 John 3:15
American King James Whoever hates his brother is a murderer: and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
American Standard Version Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
King James Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
World English Bible Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him.
1 John 3:16
American King James Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
American Standard Version Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
King James Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
World English Bible By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
1 John 3:17
American King James But whoever has this world's good, and sees his brother have need, and shuts up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwells the love of God in him?
American Standard Version But whoso hath the world's goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?
King James But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
World English Bible But whoever has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, then closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s love remain in him?
1 John 3:18
American King James My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
American Standard Version `My' Little children, let us not love in word, neither with the tongue; but in deed and truth.
King James My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
World English Bible My little children, let’s not love in word only, or with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.
1 John 3:19
American King James And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.
American Standard Version Hereby shall we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our heart before him:
King James And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.
World English Bible And by this we know that we are of the truth and persuade our hearts before him,
1 John 3:20
American King James For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.
American Standard Version because if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
King James For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
World English Bible because if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.
1 John 3:21
American King James Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
American Standard Version Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness toward God;
King James Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
World English Bible Beloved, if our hearts don’t condemn us, we have boldness toward God;
1 John 3:22
American King James And whatever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
American Standard Version and whatsoever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
King James And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
World English Bible so whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
1 John 3:23
American King James And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
American Standard Version And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he gave us commandment.
King James And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
World English Bible This is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he commanded.
1 John 3:24
American King James And he that keeps his commandments dwells in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he stays in us, by the Spirit which he has given us.
American Standard Version And he that keepeth his commandments abideth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he gave us.
King James And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
World English Bible He who keeps his commandments remains in him, and he in him. By this we know that he remains in us, by the Spirit which he gave us.