Cross References In this is charity: not as though we had loved God, but because he hath first loved us, and sent his Son to be a propitiation for our sins. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son: that whosoever believeth in him may not perish, but may have life everlasting. John 6:51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven. [52] If any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, for the life of the world. John 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you: That you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another. Romans 3:25 Whom God hath proposed to be a propitiation, through faith in his blood, to the shewing of his justice, for the remission of former sins, Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his charity towards us: because when as yet we were sinners according to the time. Romans 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son: much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. Hebrews 2:17 Wherefore, it behoved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest before God, that he might be a propitiation for the sins of the people. 1 John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world. 1 John 3:1 Behold what manner of charity the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called and should be the sons of God. Therefore the world knoweth not us, because it knew not him. 1 John 4:9 By this hath the charity of God appeared towards us, because God hath sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we may live by him. 1 John 4:19 Let us therefore love God: because God first hath loved us. 1 John 5:11 And this is the testimony that God hath given to us eternal life. And this life is in his Son. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge In this is charity: not as though we had loved God, but because he hath first loved us, and sent his Son to be a propitiation for our sins. Herein. 1 John 4:8,9 He that loveth not knoweth not God: for God is charity. . . . 1 John 3:1 Behold what manner of charity the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called and should be the sons of God. Therefore the world knoweth not us, because it knew not him. not. 1 John 4:19 Let us therefore love God: because God first hath loved us. Deuteronomy 7:7,8 Not because you surpass all nations in number, is the Lord joined unto you, and hath chosen you, for you are the fewest of any people: . . . John 15:16 You have not chosen me: but I have chosen you; and have appointed you, that you should go and should bring forth fruit; and your fruit should remain: that whatsoever you shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. Romans 5:8-10 But God commendeth his charity towards us: because when as yet we were sinners according to the time. . . . Romans 8:29,30 For whom he foreknew, he also predestinated to be made conformable to the image of his Son: that he might be the Firstborn amongst many brethren. . . . 2 Corinthians 5:19-21 For God indeed was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not imputing to them their sins. And he hath placed in us the word of reconciliation. . . . Ephesians 2:4,5 But God (who is rich in mercy) for his exceeding charity wherewith he loved us . . . Titus 3:3-5 For we ourselves also were some time unwise, incredulous, erring, slaves to divers desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. . . . and sent. 1 John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world. Daniel 9:24 Seventy weeks are shortened upon thy people, and upon thy holy city, that transgression may be finished, and sin may have an end, and iniquity may be abolished; and everlasting justice may be brought; and vision and prophecy may be fulfilled; and the Saint of saints may be anointed. Romans 3:25,26 Whom God hath proposed to be a propitiation, through faith in his blood, to the shewing of his justice, for the remission of former sins, . . . 1 Peter 2:24 Who his own self bore our sins in his body upon the tree: that we, being dead to sins, should live to justice: by whose stripes you were healed. 1 Peter 3:18 Because Christ also died once for our sins, the just for the unjust: that he might offer us to God, being put to death indeed in the flesh, but enlivened in the spirit, Context Love Comes from God…9By this hath the charity of God appeared towards us, because God hath sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we may live by him. 10In this is charity: not as though we had loved God, but because he hath first loved us, and sent his Son to be a propitiation for our sins. 11My dearest, if God hath so loved us, we also ought to love one another.… Lexicon [And] loveἀγάπη (agapē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 26: From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. consists ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. this: τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it. not οὐχ (ouch) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. we ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. loved ἠγαπήκαμεν (ēgapēkamen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 25: To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. God, Θεόν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. He αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. loved ἠγάπησεν (ēgapēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 25: To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. us ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. sent ἀπέστειλεν (apesteilen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Son Υἱὸν (Huion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. [as an] atoning sacrifice ἱλασμὸν (hilasmon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2434: A propitiation (of an angry god), atoning sacrifice. Atonement, i.e. an expiator. for περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's Greek 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. sins. ἁμαρτιῶν (hamartiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 266: From hamartano; a sin. Additional Translations And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son as a propitiation for our sins. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son a propitiation for our sins. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. This is love indeed--we did not love God, but He loved us and sent His Son to be an atoning sacrifice for our sins. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. in this is the love, not that we loved God, but that He did love us, and did send His Son a propitiation for our sins. Jump to Previous Atoning Expiation Herein Indeed Love Offering Propitiation Sacrifice SinsJump to Next Atoning Expiation Herein Indeed Love Offering Propitiation Sacrifice SinsExternal Links 1 John 4:10 NIV1 John 4:10 NLT 1 John 4:10 ESV 1 John 4:10 NASB 1 John 4:10 ASV 1 John 4:10 Bible Apps 1 John 4:10 Biblia Paralela 1 John 4:10 Chinese Bible 1 John 4:10 French Bible 1 John 4:10 German Bible Alphabetical: an and as atoning be but for God he his In is love loved not our propitiation sacrifice sent sins Son that the This to us we NT Letters: 1 John 4:10 In this is love not that we (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |