1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God hath come, and hath given us knowledge that we might know the True One; and that we might be in the True One, in his Son Jesus the Messiah. He is the true God, and the life eternal.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 of God; and all the world is reposing on the evil one.

21My children, keep yourselves from idolatry.

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Cross References

Luke 21:15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your enemies will be unable to withstand.

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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