King James Bible
KJVIn this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse 1 John 4:9 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Herein was the love of God manifested in us, that God hath sent his only begotten Son into the world that we might live through him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | By this hath the charity of God appeared towards us, because God hath sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we may live by him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Herein as to us has been manifested the love of God, that God has sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Herein was the love of God manifested in us, that God hath sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | In this was manifested the love of God towards us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. | |
World English BibleWEB | By this God's love was revealed in us, that God has sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | In this was manifested the love of God in us, because His Son — the only begotten — hath God sent to the world, that we may live through him; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | God's love for us has been manifested in that He has sent His only Son into the world so that we may have Life through Him. |