1 John 3:1

Translations

Modern

Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.

Traditional

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.

Literal

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God—and we are! Because of this, the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.

Latin

Videte qualem caritatem dedit nobis Pater, ut filii Dei nominemur et simus. Propter hoc mundus non novit nos: quia non novit eum.

Original

Greek

English

Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.

Notes

1 John 3:1–3

When Christ returns, we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. God’s children bear the image of Christ and will share in his glory (see Romans 8:18–30).
Those who have this hope keep themselves pure, seeking to become more like Christ as they await his glorious return. It is partly for this reason that God’s children will not be ashamed when Christ comes (1 John 2:29).

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Covenant Love Miracles

Related verses

John 1:12
But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
Galatians 3:26
You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 6:18
And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”
Galatians 4:5–6
…to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 17:25
Righteous Father, although the world has not known You, I know You, and they know that You sent Me.
Psalm 36:7–9
How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!
1 John 4:9–10
This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him.
John 15:18–19
If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first.
Revelation 21:7
The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.
Romans 9:25–26
As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,”
Romans 8:14–17
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

Glossary

Adoption Children of God First Letter of John

Topics

Adoption: A Privilege of Saints Adoption: Spiritual Being a Good Father Child of God Children of God Church: Harmonious Fellowship of God is Love God: Fatherhood of God: Love of God's Love God's Love for Us God's Love for You Identity Image: Regenerated Into Jesus, the Christ: Example, An Loving God Loving Yourself Low Self Esteem Persecution of the Righteous The Love of God: Exhibited in Adoption Titles and Names of Saints: Sons of God Tough Love Who I Am Who we Are Wonderfully Made

1 John 3:1

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