Translations
Modern
And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
Traditional
And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
Literal
And this is the testimony: that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
Latin
Et hoc est testimonium, quoniam vitam æternam dedit nobis Deus: et hæc vita in Filio ejus est.
Original
Greek
English
And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
Notes
Whoever has the Son has life: Those who have the Son of God living in them have God’s eternal life now. They enjoy the presence of God's Spirit (2:20, 25, 27). They have the guarantee of eternity with God (see Ephesians 1:13–14).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Assurance of Salvation Eternal Life: Given in Christ God: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Life: Everlasting Phobias Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning The Excellency and Glory of Christ: As the Life The Reward of Saints: Everlasting Life Witness of the Holy Spirit: Borne to Christ in Heaven