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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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4 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;
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4 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;
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4 Whoever 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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4 If 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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4 Suppose 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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