1 John 5 – Compare Chapter Translations
Verse-by-verse comparison of 1 John 5 across supported Bible translations.
Verse 1
KJV Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
ASV Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is begotten of God: and whosoever loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
WEB Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God. Whoever loves the Father also loves the child who is born of him.
YLT Every one who is believing that Jesus is the Christ, of God he hath been begotten, and every one who is loving Him who did beget, doth love also him who is begotten of Him:
DRB Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ, is born of God. And every one that loveth him who begot, loveth him also who is born of him.
DBY Every one that believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten of God; and every one that loves him that has begotten loves also him that is begotten of him.
GNV Whosoeuer beleeueth that Iesus is that Christ, is borne of God: and euery one that loueth him, which begate, loueth him also which is begotten of him.
LSB Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the One who gives new birth loves also the one who has been born of Him.
Verse 2
KJV By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
ASV Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do his commandments.
WEB By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments.
YLT in this we know that we love the children of God, when we may love God, and His commands may keep;
DRB In this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God and keep his commandments.
DBY Hereby know we that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments.
GNV In this we know that we loue the children of God, when we loue God, and keepe his commandements.
LSB By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do His commandments.
Verse 3
KJV For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
ASV For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
WEB For this is loving God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.
YLT for this is the love of God, that His commands we may keep, and His commands are not burdensome;
DRB For this is the charity of God: That we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not heavy.
DBY For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.
GNV For this is the loue of God, that we keepe his commandements: and his commandements are not burdenous.
LSB For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome.
Verse 4
KJV For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
ASV For whatsoever is begotten of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that hath overcome the world, [even] our faith.
WEB For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: your faith.
YLT because every one who is begotten of God doth overcome the world, and this is the victory that did overcome the world--our faith;
DRB For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world. And this is the victory which overcameth the world: Our faith.
DBY For all that has been begotten of God gets the victory over the world; and this is the victory which has gotten the victory over the world, our faith.
GNV For all that is borne of God, ouercommeth this world: and this is that victorie that hath ouercome this world, euen our faith.
LSB For everything that has been born of God overcomes the world; and this is the overcoming that has overcome the world—our faith.
Verse 5
KJV Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
ASV And who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
WEB Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
YLT who is he who is overcoming the world, if not he who is believing that Jesus is the Son of God?
DRB Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
DBY Who is he that gets the victory over the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
GNV Who is it that ouercommeth this world, but he which beleeueth that Iesus is that Sonne of God?
LSB Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
Verse 6
KJV This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.
ASV This is he that came by water and blood, [even] Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and with the blood.
WEB This is he who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and the blood. It is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth.
YLT This one is he who did come through water and blood--Jesus the Christ, not in the water only, but in the water and the blood; and the Spirit it is that is testifying, because the Spirit is the truth,
DRB This is he that came by water and blood, Jesus Christ: not by water only but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit which testifieth that Christ is the truth.
DBY This is he that came by water and blood, Jesus [the] Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that bears witness, for the Spirit is the truth.
GNV This is that Iesus Christ that came by water and blood: not by water onely, but by water and blood: and it is that Spirit, that beareth witnesse: for that Spirit is trueth.
LSB This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and with the blood. It is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is the truth.
Verse 7
KJV For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
ASV And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is the truth.
WEB For there are three who testify:
YLT because three are who are testifying <FI>in the heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these--the three--are one;
DRB And there are Three who give testimony in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost. And these three are one.
DBY For they that bear witness are three:
GNV For there are three, which beare recorde in heauen, the Father, the Worde, and the holy Ghost: and these three are one.
LSB For there are three that bear witness:
Verse 8
KJV And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
ASV For there are three who bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three agree in one.
WEB the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and the three agree as one.
YLT and three are who are testifying in the earth<Fi> , the Spirit, and the water, and the blood, and the three are into the one.
DRB And there are three that give testimony on earth: the spirit and the water and the blood. And these three are one.
DBY the Spirit, and the water, and the blood; and the three agree in one.
GNV And there are three, which beare record in the earth, the spirit, and the water and the blood: and these three agree in one.
LSB the Spirit and the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.
Verse 9
KJV If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.
ASV If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for the witness of God is this, that he hath borne witness concerning his Son.
WEB If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is God’s testimony which he has testified concerning his Son.
YLT If the testimony of men we receive, the testimony of God is greater, because this is the testimony of God that He hath testified concerning His Son.
DRB If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony of God, which is greater, because he hath testified of his Son.
DBY If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater. For this is the witness of God [which] he has witnessed concerning his Son.
GNV If we receiue the witnesse of men, the witnesse of God is greater: for this is the witnesse of God, which he testified of his Sonne.
LSB If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for the witness of God is this, that He has borne witness about His Son.
Verse 10
KJV He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
ASV He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in him: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he hath not believed in the witness that God hath borne concerning his Son.
WEB He who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. He who doesn’t believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given concerning his Son.
YLT He who is believing in the Son of God, hath the testimony in himself; he who is not believing God, a liar hath made Him, because he hath not believed in the testimony that God hath testified concerning His Son;
DRB He that believeth in the Son of God hath the testimony of God in himself. He that believeth not the Son maketh him a liar: because he believeth not in the testimony which God hath testified of his Son.
DBY He that believes on the Son of God has the witness in himself; he that does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the witness which God has witnessed concerning his Son.
GNV He that beleeueth in that Sonne of God, hath the witnes in himselfe: he that beleeueth not God, hath made him a lyar, because he beleeued not ye record, that God witnessed of that his Sonne.
LSB The one who believes in the Son of God has this witness in himself. The one who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed in the witness which God has borne witness about His Son.
Verse 11
KJV And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
ASV And the witness is this, that God gave unto us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
WEB The testimony is this, that God gave to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
YLT and this is the testimony, that life age-during did God give to us, and this--the life--is in His Son;
DRB And this is the testimony that God hath given to us eternal life. And this life is in his Son.
DBY And this is the witness, that God has given to us eternal life; and this life is in his Son.
GNV And this is that record, to wit, that God hath giuen vnto vs eternall life, and this life is in that his Sonne.
LSB And the witness is this, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
Verse 12
KJV He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
ASV He that hath the Son hath the life; he that hath not the Son of God hath not the life.
WEB He who has the Son has the life. He who doesn’t have God’s Son doesn’t have the life.
YLT he who is having the Son, hath the life; he who is not having the Son of God--the life he hath not.
DRB He that hath the Son hath life. He that hath not the Son hath not life.
DBY He that has the Son has life: he that has not the Son of God has not life.
GNV He that hath that Sonne, hath that life: and he that hath not that Sonne of God, hath not that life.
LSB He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have that life.
Verse 13
KJV These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
ASV These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, [even] unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God.
WEB These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.
YLT These things I did write to you who are believing in the name of the Son of God, that ye may know that life ye have age-during, and that ye may believe in the name of the Son of God.
DRB These things I write to you that you may know that you have eternal life: you who believe in the name of the Son of God.
DBY These things have I written to you that ye may know that ye have eternal life who believe on the name of the Son of God.
GNV These things haue I written vnto you, that beleeue in the Name of that Sonne of God, that ye may knowe that ye haue eternall life, and that ye may beleeue in the Name of that Sonne of God.
LSB These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
Verse 14
KJV And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
ASV And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us:
WEB This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.
YLT And this is the boldness that we have toward Him, that if anything we may ask according to his will, He doth hear us,
DRB And this is the confidence which we have towards him: That, whatsoever we shall ask according to his will, he heareth us.
DBY And this is the boldness which we have towards him, that if we ask him anything according to his will he hears us.
GNV And this is that assurance, that we haue in him, that if we aske any thing according to his will, he heareth vs.
LSB And this is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
Verse 15
KJV And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
ASV and if we know that he heareth us whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.
WEB And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.
YLT and if we have known that He doth hear us, whatever we may ask, we have known that we have the requests that we have requested from Him.
DRB And we know that he heareth us whatsoever we ask: we know that we have the petitions which we request of him.
DBY And if we know that he hears us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.
GNV And if we know that he heareth vs, whatsoeuer we aske, we know that we haue the petitions, that we haue desired of him.
LSB And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him.
Verse 16
KJV If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
ASV If any man see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and [God] will give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: not concerning this do I say that he should make request.
WEB If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life for those who sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death. I don’t say that he should make a request concerning this.
YLT If any one may see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and He shall give to him life to those sinning not unto death; there is sin to death, not concerning it do I speak that he may beseech;
DRB He that knoweth his brother to sin a sin which is not to death, let him ask: and life shall be given to him who sinneth not to death. There is a sin unto death. For that I say not that any man ask.
DBY If any one see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life, for those that do not sin unto death. There is a sin to death: I do not say of that that he should make a request.
GNV If any man see his brother sinne a sinne that is not vnto death, let him aske, and he shall giue him life for them that sinne not vnto death. There is a sinne vnto death: I say not that thou shouldest pray for it.
LSB If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death; I do not say that he should make request for this.
Verse 17
KJV All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
ASV All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
WEB All unrighteousness is sin, and there is a sin not leading to death.
YLT all unrighteousness is sin, and there is sin not unto death.
DRB All iniquity is sin. And there is a sin unto death.
DBY Every unrighteousness is sin; and there is a sin not to death.
GNV All vnrighteousnesse is sinne, but there is a sinne not vnto death.
LSB All unrighteousness is sin, and there is a sin not leading to death.
Verse 18
KJV 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.
ASV We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.
WEB We know that whoever is born of God doesn’t sin, but he who was born of God keeps himself, and the evil one doesn’t touch him.
YLT We have known that every one who hath been begotten of God doth not sin, but he who was begotten of God doth keep himself, and the evil one doth not touch him;
DRB We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not: but the generation of God preserveth him and the wicked one toucheth him not.
DBY We know that every one begotten of God does not sin, but he that has been begotten of God keeps himself, and the wicked [one] does not touch him.
GNV We know that whosoeuer is borne of God, sinneth not: but he that is begotten of God, keepeth himselfe, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
LSB We know that no one who has been born of God sins; but He who was begotten of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him.
Verse 19
KJV And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
ASV We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one.
WEB We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
YLT we have known that of God we are, and the whole world in the evil doth lie;
DRB We know that we are of God and the whole world is seated in wickedness.
DBY We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the wicked [one].
GNV We knowe that we are of God, and this whole world lieth in wickednesse.
LSB We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
Verse 20
KJV 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.
ASV And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we 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.
WEB We know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
YLT and we have known that the Son of God is come, and hath given us a mind, that we may know Him who is true, and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ; this one is the true God and the life age-during!
DRB And we know that the Son of God is come. And he hath given us understanding that we may know the true God and may be in his true Son. This is the true God and life eternal.
DBY And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding that we should know him that [is] true; and we are in him that [is] true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
GNV But we know that that Sone of God is come, and hath giue vs a mind to know him, which is true: and we are in him that is true, that is, in that his Sone Iesus Christ: this same is that very God, and that eternal life.
LSB And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
Verse 21
KJV Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
ASV [My] little children, guard yourselves from idols.
WEB Little children, keep yourselves from idols.
YLT Little children, guard yourselves from the idols! Amen.
DRB Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
DBY Children, keep yourselves from idols.
GNV Litle children, keepe your selues from idoles, Amen.
LSB Little children, guard yourselves from idols.