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1 John

Epistles5 chaptersNew TestamentAuthor: John

Overview

1 John was written to assure believers of their salvation and to counter false teachings. It emphasizes love, light, and life in Christ.

Date written: c. 85-90 AD

Key Verses

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

1 John 4:8

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9

And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.

1 John 5:14