1 John 4:10
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordHerein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
— 1 John 4:10, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
in this is the love, not that we loved God, but that He did love us, and did send His Son a propitiation for our sins.