1 John 5:5

1 John · New Testament · Chapter 5

“Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?”1 John 5:5

What Does 1 John 5:5 Mean?

1 John 5:5 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 5, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (12)

These passages are connected to 1 John 5:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 John 5:4“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”Revelation 12:11“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”Matthew 16:16“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”1 John 4:15“Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.”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.”Hebrews 10:39“But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.”Genesis 3:15“And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.”Deuteronomy 10:12“And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,”Revelation 2:26“And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:”Acts 20:21“Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.”John 9:35“Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?”Romans 1:3“Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;”

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