Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.

John says, μὴ τηρῶν, not, οὐ τηρῶν, the case being hypothetical - if there be such a man, he is a liar, and has no idea of truth (see on 1 John 1:8). He must have lost the very power of recognizing truth to maintain that he knows Christ, when he habitually transgresses his commands.

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“He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” 1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not.

1 John 2:4. He that saith I know him God or Christ, as the Gnostics did, who pretended to great, even perfect, knowledge of divine things: and keepeth not his commandments; which the above persons had no regard to, and as many who profess great light and knowledge in our days show no concern for: is a liar;

1. How does 1 John 2:4 challenge your understanding of what it means to "know" God? 2. In what ways can you ensure that your actions align with God's commandments in your daily life? 3. How can the church community help in identifying and addressing false teachings that contradict God's commandments? 4.

2 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

Whoever says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. He who saith that he knoweth him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.

What does 1 John 2:4 mean? John continues his emphasis on obedience as evidence of fellowship with Christ. He raises the stakes by stating that those who defy God's commandments while claiming to know Him are liars.