1 John 2:4

1 John 2:4 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4Whoever 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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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

4The 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;

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

4Whoever says, “I have come to know Him,” but does not habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings), is a liar, and the truth [of the divine word] is not in him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

4If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

4He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

4Hee that saith, I knowe him, and keepeth not his commandements, is a liar, and the trueth is not in him.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

4One who says, “I know him,” and doesn’t keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth isn’t in him.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

4Suppose someone says, “I know him.” But suppose this person does not do what God commands. Then this person is a liar and is not telling the truth.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

4Someone might say, ‘I belong to God.’ But if he does not obey God's commands, that person is telling a lie. He is not living in the way that God's true message teaches us.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

4he who is saying, “I have known Him,” and is not keeping His commands, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;

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