Verse Comparison: 1 John 2:4
American Standard Version
He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;
Amplified® Bible
Whoever says, I know Him [I perceive, recognize, understand, and am acquainted with Him] but fails to keep {and} obey His commandments (teachings) is a liar, and the Truth [of the Gospel] is not in him.
Contemporary English Version
But if we claim to know him and don't obey him, we are lying and the truth isn't in our hearts.
Darby English Version
He that says, I know him, and does not keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;
Good News Bible
If we say that we know him, but do not obey his commands, we are liars and there is no truth in us.
International Standard Version
The person who says, "I have come to know him," but does not continually keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.
King James Version
He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
New American Standard Bible
The one who says, "I have come to know Him, and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;"
New International Version
The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
New King James Version
He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The one who says, " I have come to know Him," and does not keep His commandments, lies, and the truth does not dwell in him;
Young's Literal Translation
he who is saying, `I have known him,' and his command is not keeping, a liar he is, and in him the truth is not;
