1 John 4:8
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
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knoweth.

1 John 2:4, 9
If anyone says, "I know Him, " but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. . . .

1 John 3:6
No one who remains in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him.

John 8:54, 55
Jesus answered, "If I glorify Myself, My glory means nothing. The One who glorifies Me is My Father, of whom you say 'He is our God.' . . .

God is.

1 John 1:5
And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.

Exodus 34:6, 7
Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: "The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and truth, . . .

Psalm 86:5, 15
For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You. . . .

2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 2:4
But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,

Hebrews 12:29
For our God is a consuming fire.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.

King James Bible
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love.

International Standard Version
The person who does not love does not know God, because God is love.

NET Bible
The person who does not love does not know God, because God is love.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Because God is love, and everyone who does not love does not know God.
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