1 John 1:4 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁴ We are writing to you about these things, so that [together] our joy may be [completely] full.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ And we are now writing these things to you so that our joy [in seeing you included] may be full [and your joy may be complete].

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ and these things we write, that our joy may be made full.

Common English Bible

⁴ We are writing these things so that our joy can be complete.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ And this we write to you, so that you may rejoice, and so that your joy may be full.

1 John 1:4 Cross References

John 15:11

I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in your hearts, and that your joy may be complete.

John 16:24

Up until now you have not asked for anything in my name. [So now] ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be complete.

2 John 1:12

I have many [more] things to write to you about, but will not do so with paper and ink, since I hope to visit you [soon] and speak to you in person, so that our joy may be complete.

2 Corinthians 1:24

For we do not have [the right to] rule over your faith [i.e., to dictate concerning your personal relationship with God], but we want to work with you for your happiness. For you are [already] standing firm in your faith. [Note: This whole narrative alludes to some unresolved problems still existing there in Corinth]

Ephesians 3:19

and to know that His love for us surpasses [our] knowledge, so that you people will be completely filled with the fullness of God.

John 3:29

The one who has the bride is the groom; but the best man, who stands up with him and listens to him [take his vows], is very happy when he hears him speak. So, [now] my joy is complete [i.e. over hearing about Jesus’ ministry].

1 John 2:1

My little children [i.e., dear ones], I am writing this to you so that you will not sin anymore. But if anyone does sin, we have Someone to go to the Father on our behalf; it is Jesus Christ, the [only] righteous One.