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.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn’t know us, because it didn’t know him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
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What this verse means
John marvels out loud: we are actually called children of God.
A short prayer
Father, I am Your child — let that identity sink deeper than my doubts today.
Read in context — 1 John 3
1Behold, 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.
2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
3And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
Related verses
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”James 1:12
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”James 1:2
“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”James 1:22
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”James 4:7
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”Jeremiah 29:11
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