1 John
“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
1 John 4:9 (KJV) speaks to God's love, salvation, and the cross — 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
“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“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”
1 Peter 3:18“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“We love him, because he first loved us.”
1 John 4:19
Common questions
What does 1 John 4:9 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 John 4:9 reads: "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." The verse speaks to God's love, salvation, 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 4:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is 1 John 4:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 John chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 John 4:9?
Verses that sit beside 1 John 4:9 include John 3:16, Romans 5:8, and John 3:17. Reading them alongside 1 John 4:9 deepens the theme of God's love.
How can I pray with 1 John 4:9?
Read 1 John 4:9 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.