In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
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Parallel translations
4 additional translationsHerein was the love of God manifested in us, that God hath sent his only begotten Son into the world that we might live through him.
This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him.
In this was manifested the love of God in us, because His Son--the only begotten--hath God sent to the world, that we may live through him;
Herein as to us has been manifested the love ofGod, thatGod has sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New Testament1 John — The aged apostle writes to churches in Asia Minor facing docetic teachers who deny the incarnation. Three tests interweave through five short chapters: walk in the light, love the brethren, confess Jesus come in the flesh.
- Author
- The apostle John — same author as the Gospel of John and 2/3 John; early church unanimous
- Date
- Late 1st century, c. AD 85–95, likely written from Ephesus