1 John 4:8

Modern King James Version

The one who does not love has not known God. For God is love.

Cross References

Psalm 86:15

But You, O God, are God full of pity, and gracious, long-suffering, and rich in mercy and truth.

Psalm 86:5

For You, Lord, are good and ready to forgive, and rich in mercy to all those who call on You.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Perfect yourselves; encourage yourselves; mind the same thing; be at peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 2:4

But God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love with which He loved us

Hebrews 12:29

for also, "Our God is a consuming fire."

1 John 1:5

And this is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all.

1 John 2:4

He who says, I have known Him, and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

1 John 2:9

He who says he is in the light and hates his brother is in darkness until now.

1 John 3:10

In this the children of God are revealed, and the children of the Devil: everyone not practicing righteousness is not of God, also he who does not love his brother.

1 John 3:6

Everyone who abides in Him does not sin. Everyone who sins has not seen Him nor known Him.

1 John 4:16

And we have known and believed the love that God has in us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.

1 John 4:7

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