1 John 4:9-10

“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”

"In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins." - 1 John 4:9-10
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What does 1 John 4:9-10 mean?

1 John 4:9-10 (KJV) states, "In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our…

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The Ultimate Expression of Love: Unpacking 1 John 4:9-10

As we dive into the profound truth found in 1 John 4:9-10, we encounter a cornerstone of our faith that reveals the heart of God and the nature of love itself. The text reads: "In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the…

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A Prayer of Gratitude for God's Unfathomable Love

O Heavenly Father, As we come before You today in humble reverence, we are reminded of Your incredible love manifested in the most profound way. As the beloved Apostle John wrote, “In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into…

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1 John 4:9-10 - "In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins."
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1 John 4:9 - "In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him."
"In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him." - 1 John 4:9
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1 John 4:10 - "Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins."
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"In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him." - 1 John 4:9
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John 9:10 - "Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?"
1 John 4:19 - "We love him, because he first loved us."
1 John 4:9-11 - "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another."
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John 4:9-10 - "Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water."
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"We love him, because he first loved us." - 1 John 4:19
1 John 4:8 - "He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love."
"We love him, because he first loved us." - 1 John 4:19
1 John 4:5 - "They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them."
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