1 John 2:3

And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 John 2:3

BSB

By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.

AKJV

And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

CPDV

And we can be sure that we have known him by this: if we observe his commandments.

ERV

And hereby know we that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

NHEB

This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commandments.

SMT

And in this we know that we have known him, if we should keep his commands.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 John 2:3

AndG2532Conjunction herebyG5129 weG1722PrepositiondoknowG1097Verb thatG3754ConjunctionweknowG1097Verb himG846 ifG1437ConjunctionwekeepG5083Verb hisG846 commandmentsG1785Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 John 2:3

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 John 2:3

Summary

Obedience demonstrates genuine relationship with deity

Event

Establishing test of relationship

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD