1 John
“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
1 John 4:7 (KJV) speaks to love for others, God's love, and child of God — 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
“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
1 John 4:8“Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.”
1 John 4:11“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“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“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”
Luke 10:27“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”
Ephesians 5:2
Common questions
What does 1 John 4:7 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 John 4:7 reads: "Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God." The verse speaks to love for others, God's love, and child of God. 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 4:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God." is 1 John 4:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 John chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 John 4:7?
Verses that sit beside 1 John 4:7 include 1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:11, and John 13:34. Reading them alongside 1 John 4:7 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with 1 John 4:7?
Read 1 John 4:7 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.