1 John 5:1
American King James Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loves him that begat loves him also that is begotten of him.
American Standard Version Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is begotten of God: and whosoever loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
King James Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
World English Bible Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God. Whoever loves the Father also loves the child who is born of him.
1 John 5:2
American King James By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
American Standard Version Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do his commandments.
King James By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
World English Bible By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments.
1 John 5:3
American King James For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
American Standard Version For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
King James For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
World English Bible For this is loving God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.
1 John 5:4
American King James For whatever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.
American Standard Version For whatsoever is begotten of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that hath overcome the world, `even' our faith.
King James For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
World English Bible For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: your faith.
1 John 5:5
American King James Who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
American Standard Version And who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
King James Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
World English Bible Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
1 John 5:6
American King James This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that bears witness, because the Spirit is truth.
American Standard Version This is he that came by water and blood, `even' Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and with the blood.
King James This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.
World English Bible This is he who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and the blood. It is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth.
1 John 5:7
American King James For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
American Standard Version And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is the truth.
King James For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
World English Bible For there are three who testify:
1 John 5:8
American King James And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
American Standard Version For there are three who bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three agree in one.
King James And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
World English Bible the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and the three agree as one.
1 John 5:9
American King James If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he has testified of his Son.
American Standard Version If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for the witness of God is this, that he hath borne witness concerning his Son.
King James If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.
World English Bible If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is God’s testimony which he has testified concerning his Son.
1 John 5:10
American King James He that believes on the Son of God has the witness in himself: he that believes not God has made him a liar; because he believes not the record that God gave of his Son.
American Standard Version He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in him: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he hath not believed in the witness that God hath borne concerning his Son.
King James He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
World English Bible He who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. He who doesn’t believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given concerning his Son.
1 John 5:11
American King James And this is the record, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
American Standard Version And the witness is this, that God gave unto us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
King James And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
World English Bible The testimony is this: that God gave to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
1 John 5:12
American King James He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life.
American Standard Version He that hath the Son hath the life; he that hath not the Son of God hath not the life.
King James He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
World English Bible He who has the Son has the life. He who doesn’t have God’s Son doesn’t have the life.
1 John 5:13
American King James These things have I written to you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe on the name of the Son of God.
American Standard Version These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, `even' unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God.
King James These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
World English Bible These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.
1 John 5:14
American King James And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us:
American Standard Version And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us:
King James And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
World English Bible This is the boldness which we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.
1 John 5:15
American King James And if we know that he hear us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
American Standard Version and if we know that he heareth us whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.
King James And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
World English Bible And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.
1 John 5:16
American King James If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not to death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not to death. There is a sin to death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
American Standard Version If any man see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and `God' will give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: not concerning this do I say that he should make request.
King James If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
World English Bible If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life for those who sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death. I don’t say that he should make a request concerning this.
1 John 5:17
American King James All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not to death.
American Standard Version All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
King James All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
World English Bible All unrighteousness is sin, and there is sin not leading to death.
1 John 5:18
American King James We know that whoever is born of God sins not; but he that is begotten of God keeps himself, and that wicked one touches him not.
American Standard Version We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.
King James We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
World English Bible We know that whoever is born of God doesn’t sin, but he who was born of God keeps himself, and the evil one doesn’t touch him.
1 John 5:19
American King James And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in wickedness.
American Standard Version We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one.
King James And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
World English Bible We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
1 John 5:20
American King James And we know that the Son of God is come, and has given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
American Standard Version And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, `even' in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
King James And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
World English Bible We know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
1 John 5:21
American King James Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
American Standard Version `My' little children, guard yourselves from idols.
King James Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
World English Bible Little children, keep yourselves from idols.