1 John 5:20

We knowe that the sonne of God is come and hath geven vs a mynde to knowe him which is true: and we are in him that is true through his sonne Iesu Christ. This same is very god and eternall lyfe.

Tyndale New Testament

In The King James Version

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

In Context

19We knowe that we are of god and that the worlde is altogedder set on wickednes.

21Babes kepe youre selves from ymages. Amen.

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Cross References

Luke 21:15for I will geve you a mouth and wisdome where agaynste all youre adversarys shall not be able to speake nor resist.

John 1:1In the beginnynge was the worde and the worde was with God: and the worde was God.

Matthew Henry on 1 John 5:19-21

Privileges of Believers. ( a. d. 80.) 18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. 20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. 21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols.… Read the whole commentary →

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