1 John 5:5

5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

1 John 5:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
ESV
5 Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
NLT
5 And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.
MSG
5 The person who wins out over the world's ways is simply the one who believes Jesus is the Son of God.
CSB
5 And who is the one who conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

1 John 5:5 In-Context

3 In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome,
4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.
5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
6 This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth.
7 For there are three that testify:

Cross References 1

  • 1. ver 1; S 1 John 2:23
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