1 John 1:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“We write these things so that our joy may be complete.”
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BSBPD
“We write these things so that our joy may be complete.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“and these things we write, that our joy may be made full.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“and these things we write to you, that your joy may be full.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo 1 John 1:4 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 61:10I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
- Habakkuk 3:17Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls,
- John 3:29The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.
- John 15:11I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
- John 16:24Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
- 2 Corinthians 1:24Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.
- Ephesians 3:19of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
- Philippians 1:25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
- 1 John 2:1My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
- 2 John 1:12I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
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