1 John 5:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

We believe what people tell us. But we can trust what God says even more, and God is the one who has spoken about his Son.

Cross References

Acts 17:31

He has set a day when he will judge the world's people with fairness. And he has chosen the man Jesus to do the judging for him. God has given proof of this to all of us by raising Jesus from death.

Matthew 17:5

While Peter was still speaking, the shadow of a bright cloud passed over them. From the cloud a voice said, “This is my own dear Son, and I am pleased with him. Listen to what he says!”

1 John 5:10

If we have faith in God's Son, we have believed what God has said. But if we don't believe what God has said about his Son, it is the same as calling God a liar.

Hebrews 2:4

God himself showed that his message was true by working all kinds of powerful miracles and wonders. He also gave his Holy Spirit to anyone he chose to.

Acts 5:32

We are here to tell you about all this, and so is the Holy Spirit, who is God's gift to everyone who obeys God.

John 10:38

But if I do what my Father does, you should believe because of that, even if you don't have faith in me. Then you will know for certain that the Father is one with me, and I am one with the Father.

John 5:39

You search the Scriptures, because you think you will find eternal life in them. The Scriptures tell about me,

Hebrews 6:18

God cannot tell lies! And so his promises and vows are two things that can never be changed. We have run to God for safety. Now his promises should greatly encourage us to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us.

1 John 5:8

They are the Spirit, the water, and the blood, and they all agree.