1 John 5:5
New International Version
Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

New Living Translation
And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.

English Standard Version
Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Berean Standard Bible
Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

Berean Literal Bible
Now who is the one overcoming the world, except the one believing that Jesus is the Son of God?

King James Bible
Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

New King James Version
Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

New American Standard Bible
Who is the one who overcomes the world, but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

NASB 1995
Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

NASB 1977
And who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Legacy Standard Bible
Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Amplified Bible
Who is the one who is victorious and overcomes the world? It is the one who believes and recognizes the fact that Jesus is the Son of God.

Christian Standard Bible
Who is the one who conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And who is the one who conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

American Standard Version
And who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

Contemporary English Version
No one can defeat the world without having faith in Jesus as the Son of God.

English Revised Version
And who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Who wins the victory over the world? Isn't it the person who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Good News Translation
Who can defeat the world? Only the person who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

International Standard Version
Who overcomes the world? Is it not the person who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Majority Standard Bible
Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

NET Bible
Now who is the person who has conquered the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

New Heart English Bible
Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Webster's Bible Translation
Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

Weymouth New Testament
Who but the man that believes that Jesus is the Son of God overcomes the world?

World English Bible
Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Who is he who is overcoming the world, if not he who is believing that Jesus is the Son of God?

Berean Literal Bible
Now who is the one overcoming the world, except the one believing that Jesus is the Son of God?

Young's Literal Translation
who is he who is overcoming the world, if not he who is believing that Jesus is the Son of God?

Smith's Literal Translation
Who is he conquering the world, if not he believing that Jesus is the Son of God?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God!

New American Bible
Who [indeed] is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

New Revised Standard Version
Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Who is he who triumphs over the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Who is he who conquers the universe but he who believes that Yeshua is The Son of God?
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Godbey New Testament
Who is the one conquering the world, except the one believing that Jesus is the Son of God?

Haweis New Testament
Who is he that overcometh the world, except he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

Mace New Testament
Who is it that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the son of God?

Weymouth New Testament
Who but the man that believes that Jesus is the Son of God overcomes the world?

Worrell New Testament
And who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Worsley New Testament
Who then is he that overcometh the world, but he who believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Overcoming the World
4because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. 5Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. 6This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth.…

Cross References
John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

Revelation 12:11
They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.

Romans 8:37
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

John 5:24
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

1 John 4:4
You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. / For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. / Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

Ephesians 6:16
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

John 1:12
But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—

1 Peter 1:5
who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

Matthew 16:16
Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Mark 9:23
“If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!”

Luke 8:50
But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”


Treasury of Scripture

Who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

but.

1 John 5:1
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.

1 John 4:15
Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

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1 John 5
1. He who loves God loves his children, and keeps his commandments;
3. which to the faithful are not grievous.
9. Jesus is the Son of God;
14. and able to hear our prayers.














Who then overcomes the world?
The phrase "overcomes the world" is rooted in the Greek word "nikao," which means to conquer or have victory. In the context of 1 John, this overcoming is not through physical might or worldly power but through spiritual triumph. Historically, the early Christians faced persecution and societal pressures, yet they were called to rise above these challenges through faith. The "world" here represents the system of values and beliefs that are opposed to God. Overcoming it implies a victory over sin, temptation, and the spiritual forces of evil. This victory is not achieved by human effort but through divine empowerment.

Only he who believes
The word "believes" comes from the Greek "pisteuo," which means to have faith or trust. This belief is not a mere intellectual assent but a deep, personal trust and reliance on Jesus Christ. In the conservative Christian perspective, faith is the key to accessing God's promises and power. It is through faith that believers are justified and made righteous before God. This belief is transformative, leading to a new way of living that aligns with God's will.

that Jesus is the Son of God
The declaration "Jesus is the Son of God" is central to Christian doctrine. The term "Son of God" signifies Jesus' unique relationship with the Father, affirming His divinity and pre-existence. In the historical context of the early church, this was a profound confession, especially against the backdrop of various heresies that denied Jesus' divine nature. The acknowledgment of Jesus as the Son of God is foundational to the Christian faith, as it affirms His authority, His role in salvation, and His identity as the Messiah. This belief is not just a doctrinal statement but a personal conviction that shapes the believer's identity and mission in the world.

Verse 5. - What other way is there of conquering the world? And how can he who believes fail? Belief in Christ unites us to him, and gives us a share in his victories; and he has overcome the world (John 16:33).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Who
Τίς (Tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

then
δέ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

overcomes
νικῶν (nikōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3528: To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

world?
κόσμον (kosmon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2889: Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).

Only
εἰ (ei)
Conjunction
Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

he who
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

believes
πιστεύων (pisteuōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Son
Υἱὸς (Huios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of God.
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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