1 John
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.”
1 John 4:11
1 John 4:11 (KJV) speaks to God's love, love for others, and community — words set in 1 John, a letter on love and assurance. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
John 13:34“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”
1 John 4:7“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
1 John 4:8“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”
1 John 3:16“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8
Common questions
What does 1 John 4:11 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 John 4:11 reads: "Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another." The verse speaks to God's love, love for others, and community. 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 4:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another." is 1 John 4:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 John chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 John 4:11?
Verses that sit beside 1 John 4:11 include John 13:34, 1 John 4:7, and 1 John 4:8. Reading them alongside 1 John 4:11 deepens the theme of God's love.
How can I pray with 1 John 4:11?
Read 1 John 4:11 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.