33:6; 1 Cor. 12:3; Isa. 3:10 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because # ver. 4:4; Phil. 5:6], [ch. 8; ch. 19:13; [Heb. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. 33:6; 1 Cor. 40-42, [Matt. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, Matt. Read the Bible. “I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know, he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.”. 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son[d] from the Father, full of grace and truth. The earliest identification of him comes from the church fathers: Irenaeus (c. a.d. 140-203), Clement of Alexandria (c. 150-215), Tertullian (c. 155-222) and Origen (c. 185-253) all designated the writer as the apostle John. Rom. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.”, ch. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Learn more. “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.”, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,’ do you believe? Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Want more information about Bible Gateway Plus? What do you say about yourself?”, the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight, crying out, ‘In the wilderness make straight, the way of the Lord,’ as the prophet Isaiah said.”, (Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”). Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. 4 In him was life, [] and the life was the light of men. 1 John 3 English Standard Version (ESV) 3 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. 33 I myself did not know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ 34 And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son[i] of God.”. 3:16; Heb. 3 John English Standard Version (ESV) Greeting. 3 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. 6:16; 1 John 4:12, 20; [ch. 1 # See John 1:1 That which was # [ch. Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. 1 John 2 English Standard Version Christ Our Advocate 1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. John 14:1-6 English Standard Version (ESV) I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. 12:13; Zeph. Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. 1:16, 17; 1 John 1:1; 4:14, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son. 1 John 4:7-21 English Standard Version (ESV) God Is Love. 1 John 5 3 See y what kind of love the Father has given to us , that we should be called z children of God ; and so we are . 7 Beloved, # ch. 1 John 5 3 See y what kind of love the Father has given to us , that we should be called z children of God ; and so we are . And his commandments are not burdensome. Font Size. 3:10 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because # ver. 20:16; Mark 10:51], “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?”. Bible > ESV > 1 John 2 1 John 2 English Standard Version: Par Christ Our Advocate. I write to you, children, because you know the Father. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 8:6; Col. 1:16; Heb. 2:29 whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Upgrade to the best Bible Gateway experience! The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. ESV Journaling Bible--soft leather-look, brown/cordovan with portfolio design, ESV Large-Print Study Bible--genuine leather, black (indexed), ESV Large Print Thinline Reference Bible--soft leather-look, purple with ornament design. 8 # ch. 4 In him was life,[a] and the life was the light of men. Don't have an account? 27:11, 42; [Zech. We need to give an answer to those who sent us. 36; Ex. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 3:11; Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16; Acts 1:5, And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son. John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:1-18 English Standard Version (ESV) The Word Became Flesh. Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, ver. The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1:19; [Gen. 22:8; Rev. Questions. 13:11; [ch. English Standard Version Update. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 41 He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ). 49:6; 1 John 2:8 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 16; 2 Cor. 1:16, 17; 1 John 1:1; 4:14, ch. 12:13; Zeph. 2 # ch. 2 Beloved , we are z God’s children c now , and what we will be d has not yet appeared ; but we know that e when he appears 1 f we shall be like him , because g we shall see him as he is . He was in the beginning with God. 1 John 3 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. 2:22 Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and # John 8:42 everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. Bible > ESV > 1 John 4 1 John 4 English Standard Version: Par Test the Spirits. I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. 1 John 1:2 Need some help understanding theology? If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? Ask a Question Got a Bible related Question? To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. Gen. 1:1; [Col. 1:17; 1 John 1:1; Rev. Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom, Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.”. 12:45]. 2 Beloved , we are z God’s children c now , and what we will be d has not yet appeared ; but we know that e when he appears 1 f we shall be like him , because g we shall see him as he is . 1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. You will see greater things than these.” 51 And he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you,[m] you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”. and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. What are the benefits of creating an account? 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32 And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him. Get an Answer. Believe in God; [] believe also in me. 3 e All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 2:3 keep his commandments. 3:5, 8; Rom. 3 John English Standard Version (ESV) Greeting. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 2:5; 3:24; 4:13 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. 1 # John 1:12 Everyone who believes that # ch. John 1 - ESV: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Enter your credit card information to ensure uninterrupted service following your free trial. John uses the word in a peculiar sense, here, and in John 1:14; and, in this sense, in these two passages only. Jesus looked at him and said. 1 John - ESV > Read this Bible book online, click here to read. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. 1 Corinthians 12:3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" This apostolic letter speaks authoritatively about the truth of the incarnation—a message John’s doubting readers needed after hearing false … 9 # Isa. 2:22 Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and # John 8:42 everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers [] came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. 1:3; 8:3; Gal. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 3:11; Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16; Acts 1:5, ver. 3:11 let us love one another, for love is from God, and # ch. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. witness, to bear witness about the light. 2:3 keep his commandments. The reason why a the world does not know us is that b it did not know him . 14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. 1 John. 6:51], ch. 1 John 3:9–10 9 s No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s 2 seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. You are the King of Israel!” 50 Jesus answered him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,’ do you believe? 3:16, 17; 4:42; 12:47; 1 John 2:2; 4:14], ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’, for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.”, “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove, and. 33:20; Col. 1:15; 1 Tim. 1 John 3 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. John 1 - ESV: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 8:6; Col. 1:16; Heb. 16:3; 1 John 3:1] the world did not know him. 2:14; 1 John 4:2; 2 John 7; [ch. 10 By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, t nor is the one who u does not love his brother. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 42 He brought him to Jesus. 27:11, 42; [Zech. 1 John 5:3 English Standard Version (ESV). 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 3:2, 26; 6:25; [ch. 18 No one has ever seen God; the only God,[f] who is at the Father's side,[g] he has made him known. Should a church allow anyone, including a church member, to teach gun safety classes at the church? John 14:1-6 English Standard Version (ESV) I Am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. 3:11 let us love one another, for love is from God, and # ch. 40-42, [Matt. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. 33:20; Col. 1:15; 1 Tim. 2:29 whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. Bible > ESV > 1 John 5 1 John 5 English Standard Version: Par Overcoming the World. 11 He came to # Matt. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. 13:11; [ch. testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, ver. 2 John Greeting. 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