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Random Verse from 1 John

One random verse from the book of 1 John, with context, sharing and a free verse image.

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He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

1 John 4:8 KJV

About the Book of 1 John

John writes to a community shaken by teachers who denied that Jesus had truly come in the flesh. He gives tests for real faith: believing the truth about Christ, obeying his commands and loving fellow believers. The letter circles around the themes of light and darkness, truth and lies, and love, repeatedly. It is warm, almost conversational, and aimed at giving readers confidence about eternal life. Its simple vocabulary carries real depth.

Who Wrote 1 John, and When?

Author: Traditionally attributed to John the apostle.

When it was written: Probably between about AD 85 and 100.

Main Themes in 1 John

A Key Verse: 1 John 4:8

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

It makes one of the shortest statements about God's character in scripture, and ties love to knowing him.

Reading Tip

It has no opening greeting or closing farewell, so it reads more like a sermon. The style is close to that of John's Gospel. Use the randomizer above to land on a verse in 1 John, then press Show context to read the verses around it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters and verses are in 1 John?

1 John has 5 chapters and 105 verses in the King James Version.

Who wrote 1 John?

Author: Traditionally attributed to John the apostle. When it was written: Probably between about AD 85 and 100.

What is 1 John about?

John writes to a community shaken by teachers who denied that Jesus had truly come in the flesh. He gives tests for real faith: believing the truth about Christ, obeying his commands and loving fellow believers. The letter circles around the themes of light and darkness, truth and lies, and love, repeatedly. It is warm, almost conversational, and aimed at giving readers confidence about eternal life. Its simple vocabulary carries real depth.

Can I get a random verse from only 1 John?

Yes. This page picks a random verse from 1 John only. Every one of its 105 verses has an equal chance.