1 John 5:3 - Forerunner Commentary

1 John 5:3

1 Whoever believes that ^aJesus is the Christ is ^bborn of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him.

2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and ^akeep His commandments.

3 ^aFor this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And ^bHis commandments are not burdensome.

4 For ^awhatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that ^bhas overcome the world—our faith.

5 Who is he who overcomes the world, but ^ahe who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

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6 This is He who came ^aby water and blood—Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. ^bAnd it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth.

7 For there are three that bear witness¹ in heaven: the Father, ^athe Word, and the Holy Spirit; ^band these three are one.

Verse Comparison: 1 John 5:3

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American Standard Version
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

Amplified® Bible
For the [true] love of God is this: that we do His commands [keep His ordinances and are mindful of His precepts and teaching]. And these orders of His are not irksome (burdensome, oppressive, or grievous).

Contemporary English Version
We show our love for God by obeying his commandments, and they are not hard to follow.

Darby English Version
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.

Good News Bible
For our love for God means that we obey his commands. And his commands are not too hard for us,

International Standard Version
For this is the love of God: that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not difficult,

King James Version
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

New American Standard Bible
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome.

New International Version
This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome,

New King James Version
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For this demonstrates the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments do not seem burdensome.

Young's Literal Translation
for this is the love of God, that His commands we may keep, and His commands are not burdensome;

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