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1 John 5:20-21 Walking in the Light

20 We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true—even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

21 Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.

Cross References for 1 John 5:20-21

Revelation 3:14 - To the Church in Laodicea “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of... Click to read the verse Revelation 3:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:14

John 1:1-3 - The Word Became Flesh In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word wa... Click to read the verse John 1:1-3 Click to read the verse John 1:1-3

John 1:9 - The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world. Click to read the verse John 1:9 Click to read the verse John 1:9

2 Corinthians 4:6 - For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to giv... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:6

Jeremiah 10:10 - But the Lord is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King. When he is angry, the ear... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:10

John 14:23 - Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we w... Click to read the verse John 14:23 Click to read the verse John 14:23

Psalms 100:3 - Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep o... Click to read the verse Psalms 100:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 100:3

Isaiah 44:6 - The Lord, Not Idols “This is what the Lord says— Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty:... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:6

John 14:6 - Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except thr... Click to read the verse John 14:6 Click to read the verse John 14:6

Colossians 1:10 - And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in eve... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:10 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:10

Colossians 3:11 - Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:11 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:11

1 John 5:19 - We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil ... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:19 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:19

Romans 1:3 - regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, Click to read the verse Romans 1:3 Click to read the verse Romans 1:3

Romans 9:5 - Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God ove... Click to read the verse Romans 9:5 Click to read the verse Romans 9:5

1 Corinthians 1:30 - It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that i... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:30 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:30

John 1:18 - No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father’s side, has made him k... Click to read the verse John 1:18 Click to read the verse John 1:18

Jeremiah 23:6 - In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he wi... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:6 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:6

John 10:30 - I and the Father are one.” Click to read the verse John 10:30 Click to read the verse John 10:30

John 10:14 - “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— Click to read the verse John 10:14 Click to read the verse John 10:14

Titus 1:2 - a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promise... Click to read the verse Titus 1:2 Click to read the verse Titus 1:2

Proverbs 2:5 - then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:5

Romans 16:26 - but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal Go... Click to read the verse Romans 16:26 Click to read the verse Romans 16:26

1 Timothy 3:16 - Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated b... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:16 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:16

John 4:14 - but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will be... Click to read the verse John 4:14 Click to read the verse John 4:14

John 17:2 - For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you ... Click to read the verse John 17:2 Click to read the verse John 17:2

Matthew 13:23 - But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and unde... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:23

1 Corinthians 2:14 - The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:14 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:14

Isaiah 9:6 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. A... Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 9:6

1 Samuel 17:26 - David asked the men standing near him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:26 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:26

John 17:14 - I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any mor... Click to read the verse John 17:14 Click to read the verse John 17:14

Acts 20:28 - Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. B... Click to read the verse Acts 20:28 Click to read the verse Acts 20:28

Colossians 2:6 - Freedom From Human Regulations Through Life With Christ So then, just as you received Christ Je... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:6 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:6

John 20:31 - But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that b... Click to read the verse John 20:31 Click to read the verse John 20:31

Luke 21:15 - For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or co... Click to read the verse Luke 21:15 Click to read the verse Luke 21:15

John 16:3 - They will do such things because they have not known the Father or me. Click to read the verse John 16:3 Click to read the verse John 16:3

Jeremiah 9:24 - but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord, ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:24 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:24

Ezekiel 20:42 - Then you will know that I am the Lord, when I bring you into the land of Israel, the land I had... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:42 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:42

Ezekiel 39:22 - From that day forward the house of Israel will know that I am the Lord their God. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 39:22 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 39:22

Revelation 15:3 - and sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: “Great and marvelous ar... Click to read the verse Revelation 15:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 15:3

Colossians 2:9 - For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, Click to read the verse Colossians 2:9 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:9

John 4:10 - Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you w... Click to read the verse John 4:10 Click to read the verse John 4:10

Mark 9:7 - Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, who... Click to read the verse Mark 9:7 Click to read the verse Mark 9:7

Revelation 22:9 - But he said to me, “Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers the pro... Click to read the verse Revelation 22:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 22:9

Revelation 3:7 - To the Church in Philadelphia “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the ... Click to read the verse Revelation 3:7 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:7

John 14:9 - Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? ... Click to read the verse John 14:9 Click to read the verse John 14:9

John 16:14 - He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you. Click to read the verse John 16:14 Click to read the verse John 16:14

John 14:20 - On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. Click to read the verse John 14:20 Click to read the verse John 14:20

John 17:3 - Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you... Click to read the verse John 17:3 Click to read the verse John 17:3

Titus 2:13 - while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Ch... Click to read the verse Titus 2:13 Click to read the verse Titus 2:13

Philippians 3:8 - What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Chri... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:8 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:8

Hebrews 9:11 - The Blood of Christ When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, h... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:11

John 1:1 - The Word Became Flesh In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word wa... Click to read the verse John 1:1 Click to read the verse John 1:1

Acts 3:15 - You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. Click to read the verse Acts 3:15 Click to read the verse Acts 3:15

John 6:32 - Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from hea... Click to read the verse John 6:32 Click to read the verse John 6:32

Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:20 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:20

Romans 3:4 - Not at all! Let God be true, and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that you may be proved... Click to read the verse Romans 3:4 Click to read the verse Romans 3:4

Matthew 19:16 - The Rich Young Man Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:16

Hebrews 1:8 - But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:8 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:8

Revelation 6:10 - They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the ... Click to read the verse Revelation 6:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 6:10

Matthew 22:16 - They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know you a... Click to read the verse Matthew 22:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:16

Psalms 9:10 - Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Click to read the verse Psalms 9:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 9:10

Romans 1:25 - They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than ... Click to read the verse Romans 1:25 Click to read the verse Romans 1:25

Hebrews 5:9 - and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:9

2 Corinthians 1:18 - But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:18 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:18

Matthew 13:11 - He replied, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but n... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:11

2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:17

John 17:6 - Jesus Prays for His Disciples “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. ... Click to read the verse John 17:6 Click to read the verse John 17:6

Philippians 3:9 - and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that whi... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:9 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:9

John 6:69 - We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.” Click to read the verse John 6:69 Click to read the verse John 6:69

Matthew 16:16 - Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Click to read the verse Matthew 16:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:16

Isaiah 54:5 - For your Maker is your husband— the Lord Almighty is his name— the Holy One of Israel is your R... Click to read the verse Isaiah 54:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 54:5

John 20:28 - Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Click to read the verse John 20:28 Click to read the verse John 20:28

Jeremiah 31:34 - No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:34 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:34

Colossians 1:9 - For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and aski... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:9 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:9

Psalms 119:73 - י Yodh Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:73 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:73

Ephesians 3:18 - may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is t... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:18

Colossians 2:2-3 - My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have th... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2-3 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2-3

Revelation 19:11 - The Rider on the White Horse I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, ... Click to read the verse Revelation 19:11 Click to read the verse Revelation 19:11

John 6:55 - For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Click to read the verse John 6:55 Click to read the verse John 6:55

Ephesians 1:17-19 - I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spir... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:17-19 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:17-19

Acts 17:23 - For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar w... Click to read the verse Acts 17:23 Click to read the verse Acts 17:23

Mark 4:11 - He told them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outs... Click to read the verse Mark 4:11 Click to read the verse Mark 4:11

2 Chronicles 15:3 - For a long time Israel was without the true God, without a priest to teach and without the law. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:3 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:3

Daniel 11:32 - With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant, but the people who know the... Click to read the verse Daniel 11:32 Click to read the verse Daniel 11:32

Hebrews 8:11 - No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because... Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:11

Ezra 8:16 - So I summoned Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah and Meshul... Click to read the verse Ezra 8:16 Click to read the verse Ezra 8:16

2 Timothy 2:7 - Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:7 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:7

Luke 24:45 - Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. Click to read the verse Luke 24:45 Click to read the verse Luke 24:45

Daniel 12:10 - Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked. No... Click to read the verse Daniel 12:10 Click to read the verse Daniel 12:10

Proverbs 9:10 - “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 9:10

Luke 10:22 - “All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Fath... Click to read the verse Luke 10:22 Click to read the verse Luke 10:22

John 12:45 - When he looks at me, he sees the one who sent me. Click to read the verse John 12:45 Click to read the verse John 12:45

Matthew 16:17 - Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, b... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:17 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:17

Romans 3:11 - there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. Click to read the verse Romans 3:11 Click to read the verse Romans 3:11

1 John 2:6 - Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:6 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:6

John 9:35 - Spiritual Blindness Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “... Click to read the verse John 9:35 Click to read the verse John 9:35

Galatians 4:9 - But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to tho... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:9 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:9

1 John 1:1-3 - The Word of Life That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen wit... Click to read the verse 1 John 1:1-3 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:1-3

1 John 2:25 - And this is what he promised us—even eternal life. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:25 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:25

1 John 1:2 - The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, ... Click to read the verse 1 John 1:2 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:2

John 17:25 - “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have ... Click to read the verse John 17:25 Click to read the verse John 17:25

Ephesians 4:21 - Surely you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:21 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:21

1 John 4:16 - And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:16 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:16

Isaiah 45:21-25 - Declare what is to be, present it— let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago, ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:21-25 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:21-25

Matthew 13:19 - When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes ... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:19

1 John 5:11 - And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Click to read the verse 1 John 5:11 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:11

1 John 2:24 - See that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remai... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:24 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:24

John 12:50 - I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has to... Click to read the verse John 12:50 Click to read the verse John 12:50

John 18:37 - “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In f... Click to read the verse John 18:37 Click to read the verse John 18:37

2 Corinthians 12:1 - Paul’s Vision and His Thorn I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I wi... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:1

Ephesians 4:13 - until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature,... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:13 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:13

Hosea 2:20 - I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the Lord. Click to read the verse Hosea 2:20 Click to read the verse Hosea 2:20

1 John 4:14 - And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. Click to read the verse 1 John 4:14 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:14

John 4:42 - They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard ... Click to read the verse John 4:42 Click to read the verse John 4:42

1 John 5:11-13 - And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Click to read the verse 1 John 5:11-13 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:11-13

John 8:19 - Then they asked him, “Where is your father?” “You do not know me or my Father,” Jesus replied. ... Click to read the verse John 8:19 Click to read the verse John 8:19

Ezekiel 36:11 - I will increase the number of men and animals upon you, and they will be fruitful and become nu... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:11 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:11

Matthew 13:51 - “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. “Yes,” they replied. Click to read the verse Matthew 13:51 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:51

1 John 2:13 - I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I write to you, ... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:13 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:13

John 11:27 - “Yes, Lord,” she told him, “I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come ... Click to read the verse John 11:27 Click to read the verse John 11:27

1 John 5:1 - Faith in the Son of God Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and ever... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:1

John 3:15 - that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. Click to read the verse John 3:15 Click to read the verse John 3:15

John 1:34 - I have seen and I testify that this is the Son of God.” Click to read the verse John 1:34 Click to read the verse John 1:34

John 10:6 - Jesus used this figure of speech, but they did not understand what he was telling them. Click to read the verse John 10:6 Click to read the verse John 10:6

2 Corinthians 1:19 - For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by me and Silas and Timothy, was n... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:19 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:19

John 4:15 - The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water so that I won’t get thirsty and have to keep co... Click to read the verse John 4:15 Click to read the verse John 4:15

John 15:4 - Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in t... Click to read the verse John 15:4 Click to read the verse John 15:4

1 John 4:2 - This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Chri... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:2 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:2

1 John 2:5 - But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we ... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:5 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:5

Romans 16:7 - Greet Andronicus and Junias, my relatives who have been in prison with me. They are outstanding... Click to read the verse Romans 16:7 Click to read the verse Romans 16:7

Isaiah 45:14-15 - This is what the Lord says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, and those tall ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:14-15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:14-15

John 17:20-23 - Jesus Prays for All Believers “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will ... Click to read the verse John 17:20-23 Click to read the verse John 17:20-23