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.  ‡

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.  ‡