1 John 4:15

1 John · New Testament · Chapter 4

“Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.”1 John 4:15

What Does 1 John 4:15 Mean?

1 John 4:15 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 15 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Trinity, and Incarnation.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 John 4:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 91:1“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”2 Corinthians 6:16“And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”Isaiah 45:17“But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.”Matthew 16:16“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”Romans 10:10“For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”1 Corinthians 3:16“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?”Philippians 2:11“And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”John 14:23“Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”Romans 10:9“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”Matthew 10:32“Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.”1 John 5:5“Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?”1 John 3:24“And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.”1 John 4:2“Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:”John 20:31“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”1 John 2:23“Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.”1 John 4:12“No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.”1 John 5:1“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.”Luke 12:8“Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:”John 3:21“But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”Romans 14:11“For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.”

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