Parallel Verses New International Version But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: King James Bible But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. Darby Bible Translation but whoever keeps his word, in him verily the love of God is perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him. World English Bible But whoever keeps his word, God's love has most certainly been perfected in him. This is how we know that we are in him: Young's Literal Translation and whoever may keep his word, truly in him the love of God hath been perfected; in this we know that in him we are. 1 John 2:5 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleBut whoso keepeth his word - Conscientiously observes his doctrine, the spirit and letter of the religion of Christ. Is the love of God perfected - The design of God's love in sending Jesus Christ into the world to die for the sin of man τετελειωται, is accomplished, in that man who receives the doctrine, and applies for the salvation provided for him. This seems to be the meaning of the apostle. That we are in him - That we have entered into his spirit and views, received his salvation, have been enabled to walk in the light, and have communion with him by the Holy Spirit. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge whoso. 1 John 2:3,4 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments... Psalm 105:45 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise you the LORD. Psalm 106:3 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that does righteousness at all times. Proverbs 8:32 Now therefore listen to me, O you children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Luke 11:28 But he said, Yes rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. in him. James 2:22 See you how faith worked with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? hereby. John 6:56 He that eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, dwells in me, and I in him. Colossians 2:9,10 For in him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily... Library Youthful Strength'I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.'--1 John ii. 14. 'What am I going to be?' is the question that presses upon young people stepping out of the irresponsibilities of childhood into youth. But, unfortunately, the question is generally supposed to be answered when they have fixed upon a trade or profession. It means, rightly taken, a great deal more than that. 'What am I going to make of myself?' 'What … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John Thirtieth Day. The Unction from the Holy One. That to Him who Loveth God is Sweet Above all Things and in all Things But Since no Man is Worthy to Come Forward in his Own Name... Cross References John 14:23 Jesus replied, "Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 1 John 2:3 We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. 1 John 3:24 The one who keeps God's commands lives in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us. 1 John 4:12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 1 John 4:13 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 1 John 4:17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. 1 John 5:2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. Jump to Previous Complete Deed God's Hereby Keepeth Keeps Love Message Obeys Perfected Perfection Reached Sure Verily WordJump to Next Complete Deed God's Hereby Keepeth Keeps Love Message Obeys Perfected Perfection Reached Sure Verily WordLinks 1 John 2:5 NIV1 John 2:5 NLT 1 John 2:5 ESV 1 John 2:5 NASB 1 John 2:5 KJV 1 John 2:5 Bible Apps 1 John 2:5 Biblia Paralela 1 John 2:5 Chinese Bible 1 John 2:5 French Bible 1 John 2:5 German Bible 1 John 2:5 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |