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Cross-References — 1 John 1

5 pairs

  1. 1 John 1:1referencesJohn 1:1-4

    1 John 1:1 speaks of the Word of life that was from the beginning, paralleling John 1:1-4, which introduces Jesus as the Word who was with God and was God, emphasizing His eternal existence and role in creation.

    Thematic focusEternal Word, Incarnation, Jesus as Life.

  2. 1 John 1:3referencesJohn 17:3

    1 John 1:3 emphasizes fellowship with the Father and the Son, which is echoed in John 17:3 where Jesus defines eternal life as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent.

    Thematic focusFellowship, Eternal Life, Knowledge of God.

  3. 1 John 1:5referencesJohn 8:12

    1 John 1:5 declares that God is light, and in Him is no darkness, which aligns with John 8:12 where Jesus proclaims Himself as the light of the world, indicating the purity and truth found in God.

    Thematic focusLight, Purity, Truth.

  4. 1 John 1:7referencesEphesians 5:8

    1 John 1:7 speaks of walking in the light as He is in the light, which is similar to Ephesians 5:8 where believers are called to live as children of light, reflecting their transformation in Christ.

    Thematic focusWalking in Light, Transformation, Christian Living.

  5. 1 John 1:9referencesPsalm 32:5

    1 John 1:9 promises forgiveness and cleansing from sin upon confession, which is mirrored in Psalm 32:5 where David acknowledges his sin and receives forgiveness from God.

    Thematic focusConfession, Forgiveness, Cleansing.

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