10 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 1John 2:4 — He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
• 1John 2:6 — He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
• 1John 2:28 — And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
• 1John 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.
• 1John 3:9 — Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
• 1John 4:8 — He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
• 1John 4:8 — He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
• 1John 5:18 — We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
• 2Cor 4:6 — For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
• 3John 1:11 — Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
• 3John 1:11 — Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
• Ezek 3:21 — Nevertheless if thou warn the righteous man, that the righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, because he is warned; also thou hast delivered thy soul.
• Hos 6:6 — For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
• John 15:4 — Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.