1 John 4:8

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”

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BSBPD

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“he who is not loving did not know God, because God is love.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 John 4:8 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 34:6Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
  2. Psalms 86:5For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.
  3. Psalms 86:15But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.
  4. John 8:54Jesus answered, “If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say ‘He is our God.’
  5. 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
  6. Ephesians 2:4But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
  7. Hebrews 12:29“For our God is a consuming fire.”
  8. 1 John 1:5And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
  9. 1 John 2:4If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
  10. 1 John 2:9If anyone claims to be in the light but hates his brother, he is still in the darkness.
  11. 1 John 3:6No one who remains in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him.
  12. 1 John 4:7Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
  13. 1 John 4:16And we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us. God is love; whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him.

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