1 John 4:19

1 John · New Testament · Chapter 4

“We love him, because he first loved us.”1 John 4:19

What Does 1 John 4:19 Mean?

1 John 4:19 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 19 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 4:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 3:16“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”John 14:15“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”1 John 4:10“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”Romans 8:28“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”Colossians 3:12“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”1 Corinthians 2:9“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”John 15:16“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”1 Corinthians 8:3“But if any man love God, the same is known of him.”Jeremiah 31:3“The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”2 Corinthians 5:14“For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:”Titus 3:3“For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.”Psalms 116:1“I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.”Proverbs 8:17“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.”Romans 8:39“Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”Luke 7:47“Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.”Romans 5:5“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.”Psalms 18:1“I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.”John 21:15“So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.”Ephesians 2:3“Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.”Romans 8:37“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”

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