Parallel Bible results for "1 john 2:4"

1 John 2:4

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4 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.
4 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.
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