1 John 2:4

Modern English Version

Whoever says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

Cross References

John 8:44

You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

Titus 1:10

For there are many unruly men, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,

Titus 1:16

They profess that they know God, but in their deeds they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and worthless for every good work.

1 John 1:10

If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.

1 John 1:6

If we say that we have fellowship with Him, yet walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.

1 John 1:8

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

1 John 2:3

By this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.

1 John 2:9

Whoever says he is in the light but hates his brother is in darkness even until now.

1 John 3:6

Whoever remains in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has not seen Him and does not know Him.

1 John 4:20

If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar. For whoever does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?

1 John 4:7

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God, and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.