1 John 3:1

New Testament Epistle (General) ASV (1901)

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.

1 John 3:1 — American Standard Version

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1Behold 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.

2Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.

3And every one that hath this hope [set] on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

4Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.

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