13-16 This is how we know we’re living steadily and deeply in him, and he in us: He’s given us life from his life, from his very own Spirit. Also, we’ve seen for ourselves and continue to state openly that the Father sent his Son as Savior of the world. Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God’s Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God. We know it so well, we’ve embraced it heart and soul, this love that comes from God.

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13 This is how we know(A) that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit.(B) 14 And we have seen and testify(C) that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.(D) 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God,(E) God lives in them and they in God.(F) 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.

God is love.(G) Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.(H)

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