1 John 5:12

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

He that hath the Son hath life; [and] he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Those who have the Son have the life; those who do not have the Son of God do not have the life.

Berean Standard Bible:

Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

American Standard Version:

He that hath the Son hath the life; he that hath not the Son of God hath not the life.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

He that hath^{G2192} the Son^{G5207} hath^{G2192} life^{G2222}; and he that hath^{G2192} not^{G3361} the Son^{G5207} of God^{G2316} hath^{G2192} not^{G3756} life^{G2222}.

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Commentary for 1 John 5:12

1 John 5:12, "He that hath the Son hath life; [and] he that hath not the Son of God hath not life," is a verse that encapsulates the central theme of Christian salvation and the exclusivity of Jesus Christ as the source of eternal life. This verse is part of the First Epistle of John, traditionally attributed to the Apostle John, who was one of Jesus' original disciples and a key figure in the early Christian church.

The historical context of this epistle is set in the late 1st century AD, a time when the early church was grappling with false teachings and heretical beliefs that threatened to undermine the core tenets of the Christian faith. One of the heresies addressed in John's letters is known as Gnosticism, which, among other things, denied the true humanity and divinity of Jesus Christ.

In this verse, John makes a clear dichotomy: those who believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, possess eternal life, whereas those who reject Him are devoid of this life. The "life" spoken of here transcends physical existence; it refers to spiritual life, a life in communion with God that begins now and continues into eternity. John emphasizes that this life is not simply a future promise but a present reality for those who have faith in Christ.

The theme of life through the Son is deeply rooted in the broader context of the New Testament, which consistently teaches that salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. John's message serves as both a comfort and a warning: comfort to believers who can be assured of their eternal life in Christ, and a warning to those who have not yet embraced Him as their Savior. This verse underscores the necessity of faith in Jesus for salvation, a cornerstone of Christian doctrine that has been affirmed throughout church history.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2192
   There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔχω
   Transliteration: échō
   Pronunciation: skheh'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
   
2. Strong's Number: G5207
   There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: υἱός
   Transliteration: huiós
   Pronunciation: hwee-os'
   Description: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2222
   There are 126 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ζωή
   Transliteration: zōḗ
   Pronunciation: dzo-ay'
   Description: from ζάω; life (literally or figuratively):--life(-time). Compare ψυχή.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3361
   There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μή
   Transliteration: mḗ
   Pronunciation: may
   Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
   
5. 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).
   
6. Strong's Number: G3756
   There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ
   Transliteration: ou
   Pronunciation: ookh
   Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.