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