1 John 2:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 2:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 2:3 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 2:3 — KJV
“And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.”
— 1 John 2:3 (KJV)
1 John 2:3 in Context — About the Book of 1 John
1 John is the apostle of love's late-life letter — written so believers can know they have eternal life. God is light; God is love; perfect love drives out fear. Its tests are simple and searching: walk in the light, love one another, confess sin and find Him faithful to forgive.
Cross-References for 1 John 2:3
“And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.”
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“Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;”
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“And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.”
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“But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.”
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“By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.”
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