Verse Comparison: 1 John 4:7
American Standard Version
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is begotten of God, and knoweth God.
Amplified® Bible
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is (springs) from God; and he who loves [his fellowmen] is begotten (born) of God and is coming [progressively] to know {and} understand God [to perceive and recognize and get a better and clearer knowledge of Him].
Contemporary English Version
My dear friends, we must love each other. Love comes from God, and when we love each other, it shows that we have been given new life. We are now God's children, and we know him.
Darby English Version
Beloved, let us love one another; because love is of God, and every one that loves has been begotten of God, and knows God.
Good News Bible
Dear friends, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Whoever loves is a child of God and knows God.
International Standard Version
Dear friends, let us continually love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born from God and knows God.
King James Version
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
New American Standard Bible
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
New International Version
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
New King James Version
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Beloved, let us love one another, for love comes from God; and everyone who loves has become born of God and knows God.
Young's Literal Translation
Beloved, may we love one another, because the love is of God, and every one who is loving, of God he hath been begotten, and doth know God;
