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1 John 5:12-14
New Catholic Bible
1 John 5:12-14
New Catholic Bible
12 Whoever possesses the Son
possesses life;
whoever does not possess the Son of God
does not possess life.
Epilogue[a]
So That You May Know[b]
13 I write these things to you
who believe in the name of the Son of God
so that you may know
that you have eternal life.
Prayer for Sinners[c]
14 And thus we can have confidence in him
that if we ask anything
that is in accordance with his will,
he hears us.
Footnotes
- 1 John 5:13 Believers can be certain of partaking of the life of God; this whole Letter has given them the criteria that allow them to be sure of it.
- 1 John 5:13 This summary of the Letter is reminiscent of the Epilogue of John’s Gospel (20:30f).
- 1 John 5:14 Believers are not perfect; they all have their weaknesses. However, these failures are not to be confused with refusal of Christ, which is refusal of fellowship with God. The Bible speaks to us about Abraham and Moses, who could intervene for the sins of human beings. In the Church, all members can intercede for their brethren. The author does not include in his prayer those who pervert the faith.
