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## 1 John 3:1-3 in Context (Verses 1–6 KJV)
 
 [1 ](/kjv/1-john/3/1) Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
 
 [2 ](/kjv/1-john/3/2) Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
 
 [3 ](/kjv/1-john/3/3) And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
 
 [4 ](/kjv/1-john/3/4) Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
 
 [5 ](/kjv/1-john/3/5) And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
 
 [6 ](/kjv/1-john/3/6) Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
 
[1 John 2](/kjv/1-john/2) [1 John 4](/kjv/1-john/4)

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