1 John 4:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Psalm 31:19

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

Isaiah 64:4

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

John 6:69

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

John 9:3

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

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!”

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. That's why we must give our lives for each other.

1 John 3:24

If we obey God's commandments, we will stay united in our hearts with him, and he will stay united with us. The Spirit that he has given us is proof that we are one with 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 that we have been given new life. We are now God's children, and we know him.