1 John 5:12

God’s Testimony about His Son · 1 John 5:9–12
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Translations

Modern
Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
Traditional
He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
Literal
The one having the Son has life; the one not having the Son of God does not have life.
Latin
Qui habet Filium, habet vitam: qui non habet Filium, vitam non habet.

Original

Greek
English
Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

Notes

Whoever has the Son has life: Those who have the Son of God living in them have God’s eternal life now. They enjoy the presence of God's Spirit (2:20, 25, 27). They have the guarantee of eternity with God (see Ephesians 1:13–14).

Theme notes and profiles

Following Jesus Miracles

Glossary

Death First Letter of John Life Son of God Unpardonable Sin, Unforgivable Sin

Topics

Assurance of Salvation Death: Spiritual Fellowship with Christ Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Life: Everlasting Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Unity of, with Christ Spiritual Death: Deliverance From, is Through Christ Spiritual Death: Unbelief Is The Deity of Jesus Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning