1 John 2:4
ContextNET © | The one who says “I have come to know God” 1 and yet does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in such a person. |
NIV © | The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. |
NASB © | The one who says, "I have come to know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; |
NLT © | If someone says, "I belong to God," but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and does not live in the truth. |
MSG © | If someone claims, "I know him well!" but doesn't keep his commandments, he's obviously a liar. His life doesn't match his words. |
BBE © | The man who says, I have knowledge of him, and does not keep his laws, is false, and there is nothing true in him: |
NRSV © | Whoever says, "I have come to know him," but does not obey his commandments, is a liar, and in such a person the truth does not exist; |
NKJV © | He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. |
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NET © | The one who says “I have come to know God” 1 and yet does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in such a person. |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “know him.” See the note on the phrase “know God” in 1 John 2:3 for explanation. |