1 John 2:4 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)4 The person who says, “I have come to know Him,” but does not obey what He commands, is lying [by such a profession], and the truth [about the matter] is not in his heart. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17694 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition4 Whoever says, I know Him [I perceive, recognize, understand, and am acquainted with Him] but fails to keep and obey His commandments (teachings) is a liar, and the Truth [of the Gospel] is not in him. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; See the chapterCommon English Bible4 The one who claims, “I know him,” while not keeping his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in this person. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version4 Whoever claims that he knows him, and yet does not keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. See the chapter |
You belong to your father the devil, and you are [always] wanting to do what your father desires. He was a murderer from the [very] beginning [Note: This is probably a reference to Satan’s influence on Adam, Eve and Cain in the Garden of Eden] and does not stand for the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he only speaks what is part of his nature, because he is a liar and the father of [all] liars.