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.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 John 4:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 5:8“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”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 15:13“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”John 13:34“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”Romans 3:23“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”Romans 6:23“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”Romans 8:38“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 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.”Romans 8:1“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”Matthew 5:44“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”Matthew 22:37“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”Philippians 2:3“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”Ephesians 2:8“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.”Ephesians 4:2“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love.”Ephesians 2:10“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”Galatians 5:22“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”Galatians 2:20“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”1 Corinthians 13:4“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up.”1 Corinthians 16:14“Let all your things be done with charity.”1 Corinthians 13:13“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”2 Corinthians 5:17“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
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