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1 John 4:13God is love
By this we know that we remain in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.
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Interpretation

1 John 4:13 shows a given spirit that takes shape in daily practice—listen for "know" and "remain". Keep given spirit in boundaries we honor—make truth livable. Spirit & New Life connects here: The gift of God’s Spirit renews hearts and empowers witness (Ezek 36; John 3; Acts 1–2).

Context

This passage belongs to 1 John, a epistle/letter witness, highlighting given spirit. Within ch. 4, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward spirit & new life. Watch the terms “know” and “remain”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate 1 John with John (trad.). Many scholars judge 1 John as follows: Johannine circle.. Scholars commonly date 1 John AD 90–110. Genre and setting: epistle/letter, in the God is love. This verse leans into spirit & new life.

More details
Traditional:John (trad.)
Modern scholarship:Johannine circle.
Date:AD 90–110
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46