He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
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4 additional translationsHe that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;
If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
he who is saying, `I have known him,' and his command is not keeping, a liar he is, and in him the truth is not;
He that says, I know him, and does not keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;
About this book
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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