1 John
“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”
1 John 5:11
1 John 5:11 (KJV) speaks to eternal life, salvation, and hope in Christ — 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
“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
John 17:3“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”
John 5:24“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“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.”
John 6:47“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:23
Common questions
What does 1 John 5:11 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 John 5:11 reads: "And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son." The verse speaks to eternal life, salvation, and hope in Christ. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 John 5 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 5:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son." is 1 John 5:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 John chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 John 5:11?
Verses that sit beside 1 John 5:11 include John 17:3, John 5:24, and John 3:16. Reading them alongside 1 John 5:11 deepens the theme of eternal life.
How can I pray with 1 John 5:11?
Read 1 John 5:11 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.