1 John 3:20

Love One Another · 1 John 3:11–24
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Translations

Modern
Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.
Traditional
For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
Literal
…that if our heart may condemn us, that God is greater than our heart, and He knows all things.
Latin
Quoniam si reprehenderit nos cor nostrum: major est Deus corde nostro, et novit omnia.

Original

Greek
English
Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.

Notes

Those who truly love (3:16–18) can feel confident that God accepts them. This kind of love shows that their faith is real and that they have new life in Christ (see 4:7–8).

John now emphasizes that Christians need to love one another (see John 13:34).

Parallels

John 13:31–35 Romans 12:9–13

Glossary

First Letter of John God, Being and Attributes of Shekinah

Topics

Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Forgiving Self God: Knowledge of Knowing the Future Loving Unconditionally Omniscience Our Feelings Remorse: General Scriptures Concerning Repetitive Sin Righteousness: Fruits of Self-Examination: Advantages of