King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ 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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Everyone who believes that Yeshua is the Messiah has God as his father, and everyone who loves a father loves his offspring too.
Berean Standard Bible:
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him.
American Standard Version:
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Whosoever{G3956} believeth{G4100} that{G3754} Jesus{G2424} is{G2076} the Christ{G5547} is born{G1080} of{G1537} God{G2316}: and{G2532} every one{G3956} that loveth{G25} him that begat{G1080} loveth{G25} him also{G2532} that is begotten{G1080} of{G1537} him{G846}.
Cross-References (KJV):
John 1:12
- But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name:
John 1:13
- Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
John 8:42
- Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me.
1 John 2:29
- If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
1 John 4:7
- ¶ Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
1 Peter 1:22
- Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, [see that ye] love one another with a pure heart fervently:
1 Peter 1:23
- Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
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Commentary for 1 John 5:1
1 John 5:1 is a verse from the First Epistle of John, traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, who is also traditionally credited with writing the Gospel of John. This epistle is believed to have been written in the late 1st century to early 2nd century AD, addressing various Christian communities that were grappling with false teachings and the need for proper doctrine.
The verse succinctly presents two foundational themes: belief in Jesus as the Christ (Messiah) and the expression of love within the Christian community. The text asserts that genuine belief in Jesus as the Messiah is an indicator of being "born of God," which is a New Testament way of describing the spiritual rebirth or regeneration that occurs when a person enters into a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. This spiritual birth is understood to impart a new nature that is capable of reflecting God's character, particularly in the expression of love.
Furthermore, the verse emphasizes the importance of love among believers as a practical evidence of one's love for God. The phrase "every one that loveth him that begat" refers to loving God the Father, and the subsequent clause "loveth him also that is begotten of him" extends this love to others who are also born of God—that is, fellow believers. This reflects the teaching found throughout the New Testament that love for God is inextricably linked to love for others, especially within the community of faith.
In summary, 1 John 5:1 encapsulates the interconnectedness of belief and behavior in Christian life: true faith in Jesus as the Christ results in a spiritual rebirth that manifests in loving God and extending that love to others within the Christian community. This verse serves as both a doctrinal statement and a moral imperative, guiding believers in their relationship with God and with one another.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G3956
There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πᾶς
Transliteration: pâs
Pronunciation: pas
Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever. - Strong's Number: G4100
There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πιστεύω
Transliteration: pisteúō
Pronunciation: pist-yoo'-o
Description: from πίστις; to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ):--believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with. - Strong's Number: G3754
There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅτι
Transliteration: hóti
Pronunciation: hot'-ee
Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why. - Strong's Number: G2424
There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
Transliteration: Iēsoûs
Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus. - Strong's Number: G2076
There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐστί
Transliteration: estí
Pronunciation: es-tee'
Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle. - Strong's Number: G5547
There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Χριστός
Transliteration: Christós
Pronunciation: khris-tos'
Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ. - Strong's Number: G1080
There are 65 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γεννάω
Transliteration: gennáō
Pronunciation: ghen-nah'-o
Description: from a variation of γένος; to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate:--bear, beget, be born, bring forth, conceive, be delivered of, gender, make, spring. - Strong's Number: G1537
There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκ
Transliteration: ek
Pronunciation: ex
Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion. - Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G25
There are 5851 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀγαπάω
Transliteration: agapáō
Pronunciation: ag-ap-ah'-o
Description: perhaps from (much) (or compare עֲגַב); to love (in a social or moral sense):--(be-)love(-ed). Compare φιλέω. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.