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1 John 5:19-21
International Standard Version
1 John 5:19-21
International Standard Version
19 We know that we are from God and that the whole world lies under the control of the evil one. 20 We also know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know the true God.[a] We are in union with the one who is true, his Son Jesus the Messiah,[b] who is the true God and eternal life.
21 Little children, keep yourselves away from idols.[c]
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- 1 John 5:20 Other mss. read the true one
- 1 John 5:20 Or Christ
- 1 John 5:21 Other mss. read idols. Amen
1 John 5:19-21
New International Version
1 John 5:19-21
New International Version
19 We know that we are children of God,(A) and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.(B) 20 We know also that the Son of God has come(C) and has given us understanding,(D) so that we may know him who is true.(E) And we are in him who is true by being in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.(F)
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