1 John 5:20

But we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. Also, we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This one is the true God and eternal life.

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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 know that we are from God, and we know that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

21Children, keep yourselves from idols.

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Cross References

Isaiah 9:6For to us a child has been born, to us a son has been given; 1 and the rule will be on his shoulder; 1 and his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, 1 Mighty God, Everlasting Father, 1 Prince of Peace. 1

Isaiah 45:14This is what Yahweh says, 1 “The earnings of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush with the Sabeans, men of tall stature, 1 will be brought to you. They will be yours. They will follow after you, coming in chains. 1 They will bow down to you and plead with you saying, 1 'Surely God is with you, and there is no other except him.'” 1

Isaiah 54:5For your Maker is your husband; Yahweh of hosts is his name. 1 The Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of the whole earth. 1

Jeremiah 23:6In his days Judah will be rescued, and Israel will live in security. 1 Then this is the name by which he will be called: Yahweh is our righteousness.

Luke 21:15for I will give you words and wisdom that all your adversaries will not be able to resist or contradict.

John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word 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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