1 John 4:19 (KJV) speaks to God's love, feeling loved, and God's grace — 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
“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“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”
Zephaniah 3:17“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“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“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
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Common questions
What does 1 John 4:19 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 John 4:19 reads: "We love him, because he first loved us." The verse speaks to God's love, feeling loved, and God's grace. 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 4:19 in the King James Version?
Yes. "We love him, because he first loved us." is 1 John 4:19 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 John chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 John 4:19?
Verses that sit beside 1 John 4:19 include 1 John 3:1, Romans 5:8, and Zephaniah 3:17. Reading them alongside 1 John 4:19 deepens the theme of God's love.
How can I pray with 1 John 4:19?
Read 1 John 4:19 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.