1 John 1:4

1 John · New Testament · Chapter 1

“And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.”1 John 1:4

What Does 1 John 1:4 Mean?

1 John 1:4 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 1, verse 4 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Joy.

Cross-References (15)

These passages are connected to 1 John 1:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 15:11“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”John 16:24“Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”1 John 5:13“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”2 John 1:12“Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.”2 Corinthians 1:24“Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.”Habakkuk 3:17“Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:”John 3:29“He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.”1 John 2:12“I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.”John 17:13“And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.”Ephesians 3:19“And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.”Isaiah 61:10“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.”Philippians 1:25“And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;”2 Timothy 1:4“Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;”Proverbs 29:6“In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.”1 John 2:1“My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:”

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