1 John 4:9-11
“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. Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.”
What does 1 John 4:9-11 mean?
1 John 4:9-11 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "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…
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In the beautiful tapestry of Scripture, few passages illuminate the essence of divine love quite like 1 John 4:9-11. The King James Version succinctly captures the heart of God’s message to us: "9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, seeking to understand and embody the profound truth found in Your Word. In the passage of 1 John 4:9-11, we are reminded of the magnificent nature of Your love toward us—a love so deep, so sacrificial, that You sent…
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