1 John
“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 4:10
1 John 4:10 (KJV) speaks to God's love, God's grace, and the cross — words set in 1 John, a letter on love and assurance. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8“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“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:20“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.”
Micah 7:18“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
Common questions
What does 1 John 4:10 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 John 4:10 reads: "Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins." The verse speaks to God's love, God's grace, and the cross. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 John 4 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 4:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins." is 1 John 4:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 John chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 John 4:10?
Verses that sit beside 1 John 4:10 include Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:9, and Luke 15:20. Reading them alongside 1 John 4:10 deepens the theme of God's love.
How can I pray with 1 John 4:10?
Read 1 John 4:10 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.