What does 1 John 4:13 mean?

1 John 4:13 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 1 John 4:13 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

11Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

12No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

13Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

14And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

15Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

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