And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, [even] in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
KJV
Greek original
Louis Segond 1910
Nous savons aussi que le Fils de Dieu est venu, et qu'il nous a donné l'intelligence pour connaître le Véritable; et nous sommes dans le Véritable, en son Fils Jésus-Christ. C'est lui qui est le Dieu véritable, et la vie éternelle.
KJV
And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, [even] in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Fulgentius of Ruspe
On Faith
true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life" (1 John 5:20). Since He is the true God, He is also the Truth, as He teaches us saying, "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). About the Holy Spirit, the Apostle John…
Fulgentius of Ruspe
On Faith
true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life" (1 John 5:20). Since He is the true God, He is also the Truth, as He teaches us saying, "I am the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). About the Holy Spirit, the Apost…
Thomas Aquinas
Summa Theologica
s is contrary to what is said of the Son, "That . . . we may be in His true Son. This is true God" ( 1 Jn. 5:20 ). Of the Holy Ghost it is also said, "Know you not that your members are the temple of the Holy Ghost?" ( 1 Cor. 6:19 ). Now, to have a temple is God's prerogative. Ot…
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