1 John 4:8

New American Bible - revised edition

Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love.

Cross References

1 John 4:16

We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us. God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him.

Psalm 86:15

But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in mercy and truth.

1 John 4:7

Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Psalm 86:5

Lord, you are good and forgiving, most merciful to all who call on you.

Ephesians 2:4

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love he had for us,

1 John 1:5

Now this is the message that we have heard from him and proclaim to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.

1 John 3:6

No one who remains in him sins; no one who sins has seen him or known him.

1 John 2:9

Whoever says he is in the light, yet hates his brother, is still in the darkness.

1 John 2:4

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

Hebrews 12:29

For our God is a consuming fire.

1 John 3:10

In this way, the children of God and the children of the devil are made plain; no one who fails to act in righteousness belongs to God, nor anyone who does not love his brother.