1 John 4:15

15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.

1 John 4:15 in Other Translations

KJV
15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
ESV
15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
NLT
15 All who declare that Jesus is the Son of God have God living in them, and they live in God.
MSG
15 Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God's Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God.
CSB
15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God-God remains in him and he in God.

1 John 4:15 In-Context

13 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit.
14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.
15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.
16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.
17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S 1 John 2:23; 1 John 5:5; Romans 10:9
  • 2. 1 John 3:24
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