Holy BibleKing James Version

1 John 2:4 KJV

He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

1 John 2:4, King James Version

In context

3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

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Cross-references

  • 1 John 1:6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
  • Titus 1:16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
  • James 2:14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
  • 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
  • 1 John 4:20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?