1 John 2:4

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

He who says “I know him” but disobeys 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 your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

Titus 1:10

For there are many insubordinate men, empty talkers and deceivers, especially the circumcision party;

Titus 1:16

They profess to know God, but they deny him by their deeds; they are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good deed.

1 John 1:10

If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

1 John 1:6

If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth;

1 John 1:8

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

1 John 2:3

And by this we may be sure that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

1 John 2:9

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

1 John 3:6

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

1 John 4:20

If any one says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen.

1 John 4:7

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