1 John 4:8 · King James Version
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Context
From the first letter of John, which speaks about love more than any other book of the Bible. “God is love” appears here and in verse 16 of the same chapter.
7Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
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Berean Standard Bible
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
Related verses
Hebrews 11:6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.1 Peter 1:8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:Psalm 136:1O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.Psalm 107:1O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.