1 John 4:17
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 4
“Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.”1 John 4:17
What Does 1 John 4:17 Mean?
1 John 4:17 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 17 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 Love.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 John 4:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 John 2:28“And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.”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.”Romans 8:29“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”1 John 2:5“But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.”1 John 3:3“And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”John 15:20“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.”1 John 3:19“And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.”Hebrews 10:19“Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,”1 John 3:1“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”Isaiah 32:17“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”1 Peter 4:13“But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.”1 John 3:21“Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.”Matthew 12:36“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”1 Peter 4:1“Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;”2 Peter 3:7“But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.”Matthew 10:15“Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.”Matthew 10:25“It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?”Matthew 11:22“But I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.”Matthew 11:24“But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee.”James 2:22“Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?”
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