BibleTools
1 John 4:19
Compare all

The Consummation of Love

17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that awe may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.  
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
19 aWe love1 Him because He first loved us.  

Obedience by Faith

20 aIf someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen,1 how can he love God bwhom he has not seen?  
21 And athis commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also. 
Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
<< 1 John 4:18   1 John 4:20 >>


1 John 4:19

him—omitted in the oldest manuscripts. Translate, We (emphatical: WE on our part) love (in general: love alike Him, and the brethren, and our fellow men), because He (emphatical: answering to "we"; because it was He who) first loved us in sending His Son (Greek aorist of a definite act at a point of time). He was the first to love us: this thought ought to create in us love casting out fear (I John 4:18).




Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 1 John 4:19:

Song of Solomon 1:3
1 Corinthians 2:9
2 Corinthians 1:5
Ephesians 5:1
1 John 4:2
1 John 4:7
1 John 4:12
1 John 4:12

 

<< 1 John 4:18   1 John 4:20 >>

DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.

Join 137,316+ readers

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning

Consistent Bible study is hard to start.

The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.

Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.

Close
E-mail This Page