1 John: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read 1 John one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About 1 JohnPermalink

1 John calls believers to assurance through walking in light, confessing Christ, loving one another, and trusting God’s testimony.

Testament

New Testament

Genre

General epistle

Chapters

5

Chapter index

1 John, chapter by chapterPermalink

Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.

01

Walk in the lightPermalink

1 John 1–2 · Fellowship, confession, obedience, and truth

• Chapter 1 →
• Chapter 2 →

02

Love and assurancePermalink

1 John 3–5 · God’s children, love, discernment, faith, and life

• Chapter 3 →
• Chapter 4 →
• Chapter 5 →

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