New Testament · KJV

1 John 4:8

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

1 John 4:8, King James Version
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About this verse

John's stunning identification: God is love. Not merely loving — love itself. This verse is foundational for Christian theology of God's nature and is widely quoted in discussions of divine character.