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1 John 5:3 KJV
1 John · chapter 5 · verse 3 · King James Version
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.1 John 5:3 · King James Version
1 John 5:3 in context
1Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
3For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
4For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
5Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
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Key words (Strong's)
- commandmentsentolēan order, command, charge, precept, injunction, that which is prescribed to one by reason…G1785 →
- grievousbarysheavy in weight, metaph., burdensome, severe, stern, weighty, of great moment, violent…G926 →
- loveagapēaffection, good will, love, benevolence, brotherly love, love feastsG26 →
- keeptēreōto attend to carefully, take care of, to guard, metaph. to keep, one in the state in…G5083 →
- Godtheosa god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities, the Godhead, trinity, God the…G2316 →
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