1 John 4:16

Contemporary English Version 1995

and are sure God loves us. God is love. If we keep on loving others, we will stay one in our hearts with God, and he will stay one with us.

Cross References

1 John 3:24

If we obey God's commandments, we will stay one in our hearts with him, and he will stay one with us. The Spirit he has given us is proof that we are one with him.

1 John 3:1

Think how much the Father loves us. He loves us so much that he lets us be called his children, as we truly are. But since the people of this world did not know who Christ is, they don't know who we are.

1 John 3:16

We know what love is because Jesus gave his life for us. This is why we must give our lives for each other.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But it is just as the Scriptures say, “What God has planned for people who love him is more than eyes have seen or ears have heard. It has never even entered our minds!”

Psalm 31:19

You are wonderful, and while everyone watches, you store up blessings for all who honor and trust you.

John 6:69

We have faith in you, and we are sure that you are God's Holy One.”

Isaiah 64:4

You are the only God ever seen or heard of who works miracles for his followers.

John 9:3

“No, it wasn't!” Jesus answered. “But because of his blindness, you will see God work a miracle for him.

1 John 4:7

My dear friends, we must love each other. Love comes from God, and when we love each other, it shows we have been given new life. We are now God's children, and we know him.