1 John
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1
1 John 3:1 (KJV) speaks to God's love, child of God, and identity in Christ — words set in 1 John, a letter on love and assurance. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Genesis 1:27“And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.”
Luke 3:22“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19“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 1:12“For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.”
John 16:27“Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.”
Isaiah 63:16
Common questions
What does 1 John 3:1 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 John 3:1 reads: "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not." The verse speaks to God's love, child of God, and identity in Christ. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 John 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 John 3:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not." is 1 John 3:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 John chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 John 3:1?
Verses that sit beside 1 John 3:1 include Genesis 1:27, Luke 3:22, and 1 John 4:19. Reading them alongside 1 John 3:1 deepens the theme of God's love.
How can I pray with 1 John 3:1?
Read 1 John 3:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.