Translations
Modern
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God remains in us, and His love is perfected in us.
Traditional
No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
Literal
No one has seen God at any time; if we may love one another, God remains in us, and His love is having been perfected in us.
Latin
Deum nemo vidit umquam. Si diligamus invicem, Deus in nobis manet, et caritas ejus in nobis perfecta est.
Original
Greek
English
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God remains in us, and His love is perfected in us.
Notes
Those who have received God’s love will also love others who belong to God. When we show love to one another, it becomes clear that we truly love God.
John explains where a Christian’s love comes from and how it is shown in daily life.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Being Helpful Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Fellowship of the Righteous God Working through You God: Invisible God: Love of Imperfection Love of Man for God Love of Man for Man Loving your Husband Perfection: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Righteousness: Fruits of The Love of God: Perfected in Saints by Brotherly Love