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Selected Verse: 1 John 1:7 - Strong Concordance
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| 1Jo 1:7 |
Strong Concordance |
But [1161] if [1437] we walk [4043] in [1722] the light [5457], as [5613] he [846] is [2076] in [1722] the light [5457], we have [2192] fellowship [2842] one with another [3326] [240], and [2532] the blood [129] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] his [846] Son [5207] cleanseth [2511] us [2248] from [575] all [3956] sin [266]. |
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King James |
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
Compare Eph 5:8, Eph 5:11-14. "WE WALK"; "God is (essentially in His very nature as 'the light,' Jo1 1:5) in the light." WALKING in the light, the element in which God Himself is, constitutes the test of fellowship with Him. Christ, like us, walked in the light (Jo1 2:6). ALFORD notices, Walking in the light as He is in the light, is no mere imitation of God, but an identity in the essential element of our daily walk with the essential element of God's eternal being.
we have fellowship one with another--and of course with God (to be understood from Jo1 1:6). Without having fellowship with God there can be no true and Christian fellowship one with another (compare Jo1 1:3).
and--as the result of "walking in the light, as He is in the light."
the blood of Jesus . . . cleanseth us from all sin--daily contracted through the sinful weakness of the flesh, and the power of Satan and the world. He is speaking not of justification through His blood once for all, but of the present sanctification ("cleanseth" is present tense) which the believer, walking in the light and having fellowship with God and the saints, enjoys as His privilege. Compare Joh 13:10, Greek, "He that has been bathed, needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit." Compare Jo1 1:9, "cleanse us from all unrighteousness," a further step besides "forgiving us our sins." Christ's blood is the cleansing mean, whereby gradually, being already justified and in fellowship with God, we become clean from all sin which would mar our fellowship with God. Faith applies the cleansing, purifying blood. Some oldest manuscripts omit "Christ"; others retain it. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
But if we walk in the light - Compare the notes at Jo1 1:5. Walking in the light may include the three following things:
(1) Leading lives of holiness and purity; that is, the Christian must be characteristically a holy man, a light in the world, by his example.
(2) walking in the truth; that is, embracing the truth in opposition to all error of paganism and infidelity, and having clear, spiritual views of truth, such as the unrenewed never have. See Co2 4:6; Co1 2:9-15; Eph 1:18.
(3) enjoying the comforts of religion; that is, having the joy which religion is fitted to impart, and which it does impart to its true friends, Psa 94:19; Isa 57:8; Co2 1:3; Co2 13:11. Compare the notes at Joh 12:35.
As he is in the light - In the same kind of light that he has. The measure of light which we may have is not the same in degree, but it is of the same kind. The true Christian in his character and feelings resembles God.
We have fellowship one with another - As we all partake of his feelings and views, we shall resemble each other. Loving the same God, embracing the same views of religion, and living for the same ends, we shall of course have much that is common to us all, and thus shall have fellowship with each other.
And the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin - See the sentiment here expressed fully explained in the notes at Heb 9:14. When it is said that his blood cleanses us from all sin, the expression must mean one of two things - either that it is through that blood that all past sin is forgiven, or that that blood will ultimately purify us from all transgression, and make us perfectly holy. The general meaning is plain, that in regard to any and every sin of which we may be conscious, there is efficacy in that blood to remove it, and to make us wholly pure. There is no stain made by sin so deep that the blood of Christ cannot take it entirely away from the soul. The connection here, or the reason why this is introduced here, seems to be this: The apostle is stating the substance of the message which he had received, Jo1 1:5. The first or leading part of it was, that God is light, and in him is no darkness, and that his religion requires that all his friends should resemble him by their walking in the light. Another, and a material part of the same message was, that provision was made in his religion for cleansing the soul from sin, and making it like God. No system of religion intended for man could be adapted to his condition which did not contain this provision, and this did contain it in the most full and ample manner. Of course, however, it is meant that that blood cleanses from all sin only on the conditions on which its efficacy can be made available to man - by repentance for the past, and by a cordial reception of the Saviour through faith. |
| The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
light
What it is to "walk in the light" is explained by (Jo1 1:8-10). "All things. . .are made manifest by the light". (Eph 5:13). The presence of God brings the consciousness of sin in the nature (Jo1 1:8) and sins in the life. (Jo1 1:9); (Jo1 1:10). The blood of Christ is the divine provision for both. To walk in the light is to live in fellowship with the Father and the Son. Sin interrupts, but confession restores that fellowship. Immediate confession keeps the fellowship unbroken.
light
(See Scofield) - (Exo 27:20). |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
We walk in the light (ἐν τῷ φωτὶ περιπατῶμεν)
The phrase occurs only in the First Epistle. Walk, as above. In the light, having our life in God, who is light.
He is in the light
God is forever and unchangeable in perfect light. Compare Psa 104:2; Ti1 6:16. We walk, advancing in the light and by means of the light to more light. "The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day" (Pro 4:18).
One with another (μετ' ἀλλήλων)
Not, we with God and God with us, but with our brethren. Fellowship with God exhibits and proves itself by fellowship with Christians. See Jo1 4:7, Jo1 4:12; Jo1 3:11, Jo1 3:23.
Of Jesus Christ His Son
Omit Christ. The human name, Jesus, shows that His blood is available for man. The divine name, His Son, shows that it is efficacious. I shall be rendering a service to students of John's Epistles by giving, in a condensed form, Canon Westcott's note, classifying the several names of our Lord and their uses in the Epistles.
The name in John, as in the Bible elsewhere, has two distinct, but closely connected meanings.
1. The Revelation of the Divine Being by a special title.
2. The whole sum of the manifold revelations gathered up so as to form one supreme revelation.
The latter sense is illustrated in Jo3 1:7, where "the name" absolutely includes the essential elements of the Christian creed, the complete revelation of Christ's work in relation to God and man. Compare Joh 20:31; Act 5:41.
In Jo1 2:12, the term is more limited, referring to Christ as He lived on earth and gave Himself for "the brethren." In Jo1 3:23; Jo1 5:13, the exact sense is defined by what follows.
Actual Names Used.
(I.) His Son Jesus Christ. Jo1 1:3; Jo1 3:23; Jo1 5:20. The divine antecedent is differently described in each case, and the difference colors the phrase. In Jo1 1:2-3, the Father (compare John 3). In Jo1 3:23, God. In Jo1 5:20, He that is true. Thus the sonship of Christ is regarded in relation to God as Father, as God, and as satisfying the divine ideal which man is able to form. The whole phrase, His Son Jesus Christ, includes the two elements of the confessions which John makes prominent.
1. Jesus is the Son of God (Joh 4:15; Joh 5:5).
2. Jesus is the Christ (Joh 2:22; Joh 5:1).
The constituents of the compressed phrase are all used separately by John.
(1.) Jesus. Jo1 2:22; Jo1 5:1; Jo1 4:3 (where the correct reading omits Christ). The thought is that of the Lord in His perfect historic humanity.
(2.) Christ. Jo2 1:9. Pointing to the preparation made under the old covenant.
(3). Jesus Christ. Jo1 2:1; Jo1 5:6; Jo2 1:7. Combining the ideas of true humanity and messianic position.
In Jo1 4:15, the reading is doubtful: Jesus or Jesus Christ.
On Jo1 4:2, see note.
(4.) The Son. Jo1 2:22, Jo1 2:23, Jo1 2:24; Jo1 4:14; Jo1 5:12. The absolute relation of Sonship to Fatherhood.
(5.) The Son of God. Jo1 3:8; Jo1 5:10, Jo1 5:12, Jo1 5:13, Jo1 5:20. Compare His Son (Jo1 4:10; Jo1 5:9), where the immediate antecedent is ὁ Θεός God; and Jo1 5:18, He that was begotten of God. Combination of the ideas of Christ's divine dignity and divine sonship.
(6.) Jesus His (God's) Son. Jo1 1:7. Two truths. The blood of Christ is available and efficacious.
(7). His (God's) Son, His only Son. Jo1 4:9. The uniqueness of the gift is the manifestation of love.
The Son in various forms is eminently characteristic of the First and Second Epistles, in which it occurs more times than in all Paul's Epistles.
Κύριος Lord, is not found in the Epistles (omit from Jo2 1:3), but occurs in the Gospel, and often in Revelation.
The expression, the blood of Jesus His Son, is chosen with a profound insight. Though Ignatius uses the phrase blood of God yet the word blood is inappropriate to the Son conceived in His divine nature. The word Jesus brings out His human nature, in which He assumed a real body of flesh and blood, which blood was shed for us.
Cleanseth (καθαρίζει)
See on Mar 7:19. Not only forgives but removes. Compare Tit 2:14; Heb 9:13 sq.; Heb 9:22 sq.; Eph 5:26 sq.; Mat 5:8; Jo1 3:3. Compare also Jo1 1:9, where, forgive (ἀφῇ) and cleanse (καθαρίσῃ) occur, with an obvious difference of meaning. Note the present tense cleanseth. The cleansing is present and continuous. Alexander (Bishop of Derry) cites a striking passage from Victor Hugo ("Le Parricide"). The usurper Canute, who has had a share in his father's death, expiring after a virtuous and glorious reign, walks towards the light of heaven. But first he cuts with his sword a shroud of snow from the top of Mt. Savo. As he advances towards heaven, a cloud forms, and drop by drop his shroud is soaked with a rain of blood.
All sin (πάσης ἁμαρτίας)
The principle of sin in all its forms and manifestations; not the separate manifestations. Compare all joy (Jam 1:2); all patience (Co2 7:12); all wisdom (Eph 1:8); all diligence (Pe2 1:5). |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| But if we walk in the light - In all holiness. As God is (a deeper word than walk, and more worthy of God) in the light, then we may truly say, we have fellowship one with another - We who have seen, and you who have not seen, do alike enjoy that fellowship with God. The imitation of God being the only sure proof of our having fellowship with him. And the blood of Jesus Christ his Son - With the grace purchased thereby. Cleanseth us from all sin - Both original and actual, taking away all the guilt and all the power. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
But if we walk in the light - If, having received the principle of holiness from him, we live a holy and righteous life, deriving continual light, power, and life from him, then we have fellowship one with another; that is, we have communion with God, and God condescends to hold communion with us. This appears to be the intention of the apostle; and so he was understood by some versions and MSS., which, instead of μετ' αλληλων, with each other, have μετ' αυτον, with him. Those who are deeply experienced in Divine things converse with God, and God with them. What John says is no figure; God and a holy heart are in continual correspondence.
The blood of Jesus Christ - The meritorious efficacy of his passion and death has purged our consciences from dead works, and cleanseth us, καθαριζει ἡμας, continues to cleanse us, i.e., to keep clean what it has made clean, (for it requires the same merit and energy to preserve holiness in the soul of man, as to produce it), or, as several MSS. and some versions read, καθαριει and καθαρισει, will cleanse; speaking of those who are already justified, and are expecting full redemption in his blood.
And being cleansed from all sin is what every believer should look for, what he has a right to expect, and what he must have in this life, in order to be prepared to meet his God. Christ is not a partial Savior, he saves to the uttermost, and he cleanses from All sin. |
9 If [1437] we confess [3670] our [2257] sins [266], he is [2076] faithful [4103] and [2532] just [1342] to [2443] forgive [863] us [2254] our sins [266], and [2532] to cleanse [2511] us [2248] from [575] all [3956] unrighteousness [93].
10 Jesus [2424] saith [3004] to him [846], He that is washed [3068] needeth [5532] not [3756] [2192] save [2228] to wash [3538] his feet [4228], but [235] is [2076] clean [2513] every whit [3650]: and [2532] ye [5210] are [2075] clean [2513], but [235] not [3780] all [3956].
3 That which [3739] we have seen [3708] and [2532] heard [191] declare we [518] unto you [5213], that [2443] ye [5210] also [2532] may have [2192] fellowship [2842] with [3326] us [2257]: and [2532] truly our [2251] fellowship [2842] [1161] is with [3326] the Father [3962], and [2532] with [3326] his [846] Son [5207] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547].
6 If [1437] we say [2036] that [3754] we have [2192] fellowship [2842] with [3326] him [846], and [2532] walk [4043] in [1722] darkness [4655], we lie [5574], and [2532] do [4160] not [3756] the truth [225]:
6 He that saith [3004] he abideth [3306] in [1722] him [846] ought [3784] himself [846] also [2532] so [3779] to walk [4043], even as [2531] he [1565] walked [4043].
5 This [3778] then [2532] is [2076] the message [1860] which [3739] we have heard [191] of [575] him [846], and [2532] declare [312] unto you [5213], that [3754] God [2316] is [2076] light [5457], and [2532] in [1722] him [846] is [2076] no [3756] darkness [4653] at all [3762].
11 And [2532] have [4790] no [3361] fellowship [4790] with the unfruitful [175] works [2041] of darkness [4655], but [1161] rather [3123] [2532] reprove [1651] them.
12 For [1063] it is [2076] a shame [149] even [2532] to speak [3004] of those things [2931] which are done [1096] of [5259] them [846] in secret [2931].
13 But [1161] all things [3956] that are reproved [1651] are made manifest [5319] by [5259] the light [5457]: for [1063] whatsoever [3956] doth make manifest [5319] is [2076] light [5457].
14 Wherefore [1352] he saith [3004], Awake thou [1453] that sleepest [2518], and [2532] arise [450] from [1537] the dead [3498], and [2532] Christ [5547] shall give [2017] thee [4671] light [2017].
8 For [1063] ye were [2258] sometimes [4218] darkness [4655], but [1161] now [3568] are ye light [5457] in [1722] the Lord [2962]: walk [4043] as [5613] children [5043] of light [5457]:
5 This [3778] then [2532] is [2076] the message [1860] which [3739] we have heard [191] of [575] him [846], and [2532] declare [312] unto you [5213], that [3754] God [2316] is [2076] light [5457], and [2532] in [1722] him [846] is [2076] no [3756] darkness [4653] at all [3762].
14 How much [4214] more [3123] shall [2511] the blood [129] of Christ [5547], who [3739] through [1223] the eternal [166] Spirit [4151] offered [4374] himself [1438] without spot [299] to God [2316], purge [2511] your [5216] conscience [4893] from [575] dead [3498] works [2041] to [1519] serve [3000] the living [2198] God [2316]?
35 Then [3767] Jesus [2424] said [2036] unto them [846], Yet [2089] a little [3398] while [5550] is [2076] the light [5457] with [3326] you [5216]. Walk [4043] while [2193] ye have [2192] the light [5457], lest [3363] darkness [4653] come upon [2638] you [5209]: for [2532] he that walketh [4043] in [1722] darkness [4653] knoweth [1492] not [3756] whither [4226] he goeth [5217].
11 Finally [3063], brethren [80], farewell [5463]. Be perfect [2675], be of good comfort [3870], be of one [846] mind [5426], live in peace [1514]; and [2532] the God [2316] of love [26] and [2532] peace [1515] shall be [2071] with [3326] you [5216].
3 Blessed [2128] be God [2316], even [2532] the Father [3962] of our [2257] Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], the Father [3962] of mercies [3628], and [2532] the God [2316] of all [3956] comfort [3874];
8 Behind [0310] the doors [01817] also and the posts [04201] hast thou set up [07760] thy remembrance [02146]: for thou hast discovered [01540] thyself to another than me, and art gone up [05927]; thou hast enlarged [07337] thy bed [04904], and made [03772] thee a covenant with them; thou lovedst [0157] their bed [04904] where [03027] thou sawest [02372] it.
19 In the multitude [07230] of my thoughts [08312] within [07130] me thy comforts [08575] delight [08173] my soul [05315].
18 The eyes [3788] of your [5216] understanding [1271] being enlightened [5461]; that [1519] ye [5209] may know [1492] what [5101] is [2076] the hope [1680] of his [846] calling [2821], and [2532] what [5101] the riches [4149] of the glory [1391] of his [846] inheritance [2817] in [1722] the saints [40],
9 But [235] as [2531] it is written [1125], [3739] Eye [3788] hath [1492] not [3756] seen [1492], nor [2532] [3756] ear [3775] heard [191], neither [2532] [3756] have entered [305] into [1909] the heart [2588] of man [444], the things which [3739] God [2316] hath prepared [2090] for them that love [25] him [846].
10 But [1161] God [2316] hath revealed [601] them unto us [2254] by [1223] his [846] Spirit [4151]: for [1063] the Spirit [4151] searcheth [2045] all things [3956], yea [2532], the deep things [899] of God [2316].
11 For [1063] what [5101] man [444] knoweth [1492] the things [3588] of a man [444], save [1508] the spirit [4151] of man [444] which [3588] is in [1722] him [846]? even [2532] so [3779] the things [3588] of God [2316] knoweth [1492] no man [3762], but [1508] the Spirit [4151] of God [2316].
12 Now [1161] we [2249] have received [2983], not [3756] the spirit [4151] of the world [2889], but [235] the spirit [4151] which [3588] is of [1537] God [2316]; that [2443] we might know [1492] the things that are freely given [5483] to us [2254] of [5259] God [2316].
13 Which things [3739] also [2532] we speak [2980], not [3756] in [1722] the words [3056] which man's [442] wisdom [4678] teacheth [1318], but [235] which the Holy [40] Ghost [4151] teacheth [1722] [1318]; comparing [4793] spiritual things [4152] with spiritual [4152].
14 But [1161] the natural [5591] man [444] receiveth [1209] not [3756] the things [3588] of the Spirit [4151] of God [2316]: for [1063] they are [2076] foolishness [3472] unto him [846]: neither [2532] [3756] can [1410] he know [1097] them, because [3754] they are spiritually [4153] discerned [350].
15 But [1161] he that is spiritual [4152] judgeth [350] [3303] all things [3956], yet [1161] he himself [846] is judged [350] of [5259] no man [3762].
6 For [3754] God [2316], who [3588] commanded [2036] the light [5457] to shine [2989] out of [1537] darkness [4655], [3739] hath shined [2989] in [1722] our [2257] hearts [2588], to [4314] give the light [5462] of the knowledge [1108] of the glory [1391] of God [2316] in [1722] the face [4383] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547].
5 This [3778] then [2532] is [2076] the message [1860] which [3739] we have heard [191] of [575] him [846], and [2532] declare [312] unto you [5213], that [3754] God [2316] is [2076] light [5457], and [2532] in [1722] him [846] is [2076] no [3756] darkness [4653] at all [3762].
20 And thou shalt command [06680] the children [01121] of Israel [03478], that they bring [03947] thee pure [02134] oil [08081] olive [02132] beaten [03795] for the light [03974], to cause the lamp [05216] to burn [05927] always [08548].
10 If [1437] we say [2036] that [3754] we have [264] not [3756] sinned [264], we make [4160] him [846] a liar [5583], and [2532] his [846] word [3056] is [2076] not [3756] in [1722] us [2254].
9 If [1437] we confess [3670] our [2257] sins [266], he is [2076] faithful [4103] and [2532] just [1342] to [2443] forgive [863] us [2254] our sins [266], and [2532] to cleanse [2511] us [2248] from [575] all [3956] unrighteousness [93].
8 If [1437] we say [2036] that [3754] we have [2192] no [3756] sin [266], we deceive [4105] ourselves [1438], and [2532] the truth [225] is [2076] not [3756] in [1722] us [2254].
13 But [1161] all things [3956] that are reproved [1651] are made manifest [5319] by [5259] the light [5457]: for [1063] whatsoever [3956] doth make manifest [5319] is [2076] light [5457].
8 If [1437] we say [2036] that [3754] we have [2192] no [3756] sin [266], we deceive [4105] ourselves [1438], and [2532] the truth [225] is [2076] not [3756] in [1722] us [2254].
9 If [1437] we confess [3670] our [2257] sins [266], he is [2076] faithful [4103] and [2532] just [1342] to [2443] forgive [863] us [2254] our sins [266], and [2532] to cleanse [2511] us [2248] from [575] all [3956] unrighteousness [93].
10 If [1437] we say [2036] that [3754] we have [264] not [3756] sinned [264], we make [4160] him [846] a liar [5583], and [2532] his [846] word [3056] is [2076] not [3756] in [1722] us [2254].
5 And [2532] [1161] beside [846] this [5124], giving [3923] all [3956] diligence [4710], add [2023] to [1722] your [5216] faith [4102] virtue [703]; and [1161] to [1722] virtue [703] knowledge [1108];
8 Wherein [3739] he hath abounded [4052] toward [1519] us [2248] in [1722] all [3956] wisdom [4678] and [2532] prudence [5428];
12 Wherefore [686], though [1499] I wrote [1125] unto you [5213], I did it not [3756] for his cause [1752] that had done the wrong [91], nor [3761] for his cause [1752] that suffered wrong [91], but [235] that [1752] our [2257] care [4710] for [5228] you [5216] in the sight [1799] of God [2316] might appear [5319] unto [4314] you [5209].
2 My [3450] brethren [80], count it [2233] all [3956] joy [5479] when [3752] ye fall [4045] into divers [4164] temptations [3986];
9 If [1437] we confess [3670] our [2257] sins [266], he is [2076] faithful [4103] and [2532] just [1342] to [2443] forgive [863] us [2254] our sins [266], and [2532] to cleanse [2511] us [2248] from [575] all [3956] unrighteousness [93].
3 And [2532] every man [3956] that hath [2192] this [5026] hope [1680] in [1909] him [846] purifieth [48] himself [1438], even as [2531] he [1565] is [2076] pure [53].
8 Blessed [3107] are the pure [2513] in heart [2588]: for [3754] they [846] shall see [3700] God [2316].
26 That [2443] he [846] might sanctify [37] and cleanse it [2511] with the washing [3067] of water [5204] by [1722] the word [4487],
22 And [2532] almost [4975] all things [3956] are [2511] by [2596] the law [3551] purged [2511] with [1722] blood [129]; and [2532] without [5565] shedding of blood [130] is [1096] no [3756] remission [859].
13 For [1063] if [1487] the blood [129] of bulls [5022] and [2532] of goats [5131], and [2532] the ashes [4700] of an heifer [1151] sprinkling [4472] the unclean [2840], sanctifieth [37] to [4314] the purifying [2514] of the flesh [4561]:
14 Who [3739] gave [1325] himself [1438] for [5228] us [2257], that [2443] he might redeem [3084] us [2248] from [575] all [3956] iniquity [458], and [2532] purify [2511] unto himself [1438] a peculiar [4041] people [2992], zealous [2207] of good [2570] works [2041].
19 Because [3754] it entereth [1531] not [3756] into [1519] his [846] heart [2588], but [235] into [1519] the belly [2836], and [2532] goeth out [1607] into [1519] the draught [856], purging [2511] all [3956] meats [1033]?
3 Grace [5485] be [2071] with [3326] you [5216], mercy [1656], and peace [1515], from [3844] God [2316] the Father [3962], and [2532] from [3844] the Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], the Son [5207] of the Father [3962], in [1722] truth [225] and [2532] love [26].
9 In [1722] this [5129] was manifested [5319] the love [26] of God [2316] toward [1722] us [2254], because [3754] that God [2316] sent [649] his [846] only begotten [3439] Son [5207] into [1519] the world [2889], that [2443] we might live [2198] through [1223] him [846].
7 But [1161] if [1437] we walk [4043] in [1722] the light [5457], as [5613] he [846] is [2076] in [1722] the light [5457], we have [2192] fellowship [2842] one with another [3326] [240], and [2532] the blood [129] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] his [846] Son [5207] cleanseth [2511] us [2248] from [575] all [3956] sin [266].
18 We know [1492] that [3754] whosoever [3956] is born [1080] of [1537] God [2316] sinneth [264] not [3756]; but [235] he that is begotten [1080] of [1537] God [2316] keepeth [5083] himself [1438], and [2532] that wicked one [4190] toucheth [680] him [846] not [3756].
9 If [1487] we receive [2983] the witness [3141] of men [444], the witness [3141] of God [2316] is [2076] greater [3187]: for [3754] this [3778] is [2076] the witness [3141] of God [2316] which [3739] he hath testified [3140] of [4012] his [846] Son [5207].
10 Herein [1722] [5129] is [2076] love [26], not [3754] that [3756] we [2249] loved [25] God [2316], but [235] that [3754] he [846] loved [25] us [2248], and [2532] sent [649] his [846] Son [5207] to be the propitiation [2434] for [4012] our [2257] sins [266].
20 And [1161] we know [1492] that [3754] the Son [5207] of God [2316] is come [2240], and [2532] hath given [1325] us [2254] an understanding [1271], that [2443] we may know [1097] him that is true [228], and [2532] we are [2070] in [1722] him that is true [228], even in [1722] his [846] Son [5207] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547]. This [3778] is [2076] the true [228] God [2316], and [2532] eternal [166] life [2222].
13 These things [5023] have I written [1125] unto you [5213] that believe [4100] on [1519] the name [3686] of the Son [5207] of God [2316]; that [2443] ye may know [1492] that ye [3754] have [2192] eternal [166] life [2222], and [2532] that [2443] ye may believe [4100] on [1519] the name [3686] of the Son [5207] of God [2316].
12 He that hath [2192] the Son [5207] hath [2192] life [2222]; and he that hath [2192] not [3361] the Son [5207] of God [2316] hath [2192] not [3756] life [2222].
10 He that believeth [4100] on [1519] the Son [5207] of God [2316] hath [2192] the witness [3141] in [1722] himself [1438]: he that believeth [4100] not [3361] God [2316] hath made [4160] him [846] a liar [5583]; because [3754] he believeth [4100] not [3756] [1519] the record [3141] that [3739] God [2316] gave [3140] of [4012] his [846] Son [5207].
8 He that committeth [4160] sin [266] is [2076] of [1537] the devil [1228]; for [3754] the devil [1228] sinneth [264] from [575] the beginning [746]. For [1519] this purpose [5124] the Son [5207] of God [2316] was manifested [5319], that [2443] he might destroy [3089] the works [2041] of the devil [1228].
12 He that hath [2192] the Son [5207] hath [2192] life [2222]; and he that hath [2192] not [3361] the Son [5207] of God [2316] hath [2192] not [3756] life [2222].
14 And [2532] we [2249] have seen [2300] and [2532] do testify [3140] that [3754] the Father [3962] sent [649] the Son [5207] to be the Saviour [4990] of the world [2889].
24 Let [3306] that therefore [3767] abide [3306] in [1722] you [5213], which [3739] ye [5210] have heard [191] from [575] the beginning [746]. If [1437] that which [3739] ye have heard [191] from [575] the beginning [746] shall remain [3306] in [1722] you [5213], ye [5210] also [2532] shall continue [3306] in [1722] the Son [5207], and [2532] in [1722] the Father [3962].
23 Whosoever [3956] denieth [720] the Son [5207], the same hath [2192] not [3761] the Father [3962]: (but) he that acknowledgeth [3670] the Son [5207] hath [2192] the Father [3962] also [2532].
22 Who [5101] is [2076] a liar [5583] but [1508] he that denieth [720] that [3754] Jesus [2424] is [2076] [3756] the Christ [5547]? He [3778] is [2076] antichrist [500], that denieth [720] the Father [3962] and [2532] the Son [5207].
2 Hereby [1722] [3739] [5129] know ye [1097] the Spirit [4151] of God [2316]: Every [3956] spirit [4151] that confesseth [3670] that Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] is come [2064] in [1722] the flesh [4561] is [2076] of [1537] God [2316]:
15 Whosoever [3739] [302] shall confess [3670] that [3754] Jesus [2424] is [2076] the Son [5207] of God [2316], God [2316] dwelleth [3306] in [1722] him [846], and [2532] he [846] in [1722] God [2316].
7 For [3754] many [4183] deceivers [4108] are entered [1525] into [1519] the world [2889], who [3588] confess [3670] not [3361] that Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] is come [2064] in [1722] the flesh [4561]. This [3778] is [2076] a deceiver [4108] and [2532] an antichrist [500].
6 This [3778] is [2076] he that came [2064] by [1223] water [5204] and [2532] blood [129], even Jesus [2424] Christ [5547]; not [3756] by [1722] water [5204] only [3440], but [235] by [1722] water [5204] and [2532] blood [129]. And [2532] it is [2076] the Spirit [4151] that beareth witness [3140], because [3754] the Spirit [4151] is [2076] truth [225].
1 My [3450] little children [5040], these things [5023] write I [1125] unto you [5213], that [3363] ye sin [264] not [3363]. And [2532] if [1437] any man [5100] sin [264], we have [2192] an advocate [3875] with [4314] the Father [3962], Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] the righteous [1342]:
9 Whosoever [3956] transgresseth [3845], and [2532] abideth [3306] not [3361] in [1722] the doctrine [1322] of Christ [5547], hath [2192] not [3756] God [2316]. He that abideth [3306] in [1722] the doctrine [1322] of Christ [5547], he [3778] hath [2192] both [2532] the Father [3962] and [2532] the Son [5207].
3 And [2532] every [3956] spirit [4151] that [3739] confesseth [3670] not [3361] that Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] is come [2064] in [1722] the flesh [4561] is [2076] not [3756] of [1537] God [2316]: and [2532] this [5124] is [2076] that spirit of antichrist [500], whereof [3739] ye have heard [191] that [3754] it should come [2064]; and even [2532] now [3568] already [2235] is it [2076] in [1722] the world [2889].
1 Whosoever [3956] believeth [4100] that [3754] Jesus [2424] is [2076] the Christ [5547] is born [1080] of [1537] God [2316]: and [2532] every one [3956] that loveth [25] him that begat [1080] loveth [25] him also [2532] that is begotten [1080] of [1537] him [846].
22 Who [5101] is [2076] a liar [5583] but [1508] he that denieth [720] that [3754] Jesus [2424] is [2076] [3756] the Christ [5547]? He [3778] is [2076] antichrist [500], that denieth [720] the Father [3962] and [2532] the Son [5207].
1 After [3326] this [5023] there was [2258] a feast [1859] of the Jews [2453]; and [2532] Jesus [2424] went up [305] to [1519] Jerusalem [2414].
22 When [3753] therefore [3767] he was risen [1453] from [1537] the dead [3498], his [846] disciples [3101] remembered [3415] that [3754] he had said [3004] this [5124] unto them [846]; and [2532] they believed [4100] the scripture [1124], and [2532] the word [3056] which [3739] Jesus [2424] had said [2036].
5 And [1161] a certain [5100] man [444] was [2258] there [1563], which had [2192] an infirmity [1722] [769] thirty [5144] and eight [3638] years [2094].
15 The woman [1135] saith [3004] unto [4314] him [846], Sir [2962], give [1325] me [3427] this [5124] water [5204], that [3363] I thirst [1372] not [3363], neither [3366] come [2064] hither [1759] to draw [501].
20 And [1161] we know [1492] that [3754] the Son [5207] of God [2316] is come [2240], and [2532] hath given [1325] us [2254] an understanding [1271], that [2443] we may know [1097] him that is true [228], and [2532] we are [2070] in [1722] him that is true [228], even in [1722] his [846] Son [5207] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547]. This [3778] is [2076] the true [228] God [2316], and [2532] eternal [166] life [2222].
23 And [2532] this [3778] is [2076] his [846] commandment [1785], That [2443] we should believe [4100] on the name [3686] of his [846] Son [5207] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], and [2532] love [25] one another [240], as [2531] he gave [1325] us [2254] commandment [1785].
2 (For [2532] the life [2222] was manifested [5319], and [2532] we have seen [3708] it, and [2532] bear witness [3140], and [2532] shew [518] unto you [5213] that eternal [166] life [2222], which [3748] was [2258] with [4314] the Father [3962], and [2532] was manifested [5319] unto us [2254];)
3 That which [3739] we have seen [3708] and [2532] heard [191] declare we [518] unto you [5213], that [2443] ye [5210] also [2532] may have [2192] fellowship [2842] with [3326] us [2257]: and [2532] truly our [2251] fellowship [2842] [1161] is with [3326] the Father [3962], and [2532] with [3326] his [846] Son [5207] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547].
20 And [1161] we know [1492] that [3754] the Son [5207] of God [2316] is come [2240], and [2532] hath given [1325] us [2254] an understanding [1271], that [2443] we may know [1097] him that is true [228], and [2532] we are [2070] in [1722] him that is true [228], even in [1722] his [846] Son [5207] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547]. This [3778] is [2076] the true [228] God [2316], and [2532] eternal [166] life [2222].
23 And [2532] this [3778] is [2076] his [846] commandment [1785], That [2443] we should believe [4100] on the name [3686] of his [846] Son [5207] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], and [2532] love [25] one another [240], as [2531] he gave [1325] us [2254] commandment [1785].
3 That which [3739] we have seen [3708] and [2532] heard [191] declare we [518] unto you [5213], that [2443] ye [5210] also [2532] may have [2192] fellowship [2842] with [3326] us [2257]: and [2532] truly our [2251] fellowship [2842] [1161] is with [3326] the Father [3962], and [2532] with [3326] his [846] Son [5207] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547].
13 These things [5023] have I written [1125] unto you [5213] that believe [4100] on [1519] the name [3686] of the Son [5207] of God [2316]; that [2443] ye may know [1492] that ye [3754] have [2192] eternal [166] life [2222], and [2532] that [2443] ye may believe [4100] on [1519] the name [3686] of the Son [5207] of God [2316].
23 And [2532] this [3778] is [2076] his [846] commandment [1785], That [2443] we should believe [4100] on the name [3686] of his [846] Son [5207] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], and [2532] love [25] one another [240], as [2531] he gave [1325] us [2254] commandment [1785].
12 I write [1125] unto you [5213], little children [5040], because [3754] your sins [266] are forgiven [863] you [5213] for [1223] his [846] name's [3686] sake [1223].
41 And [3767] they departed [4198] [3303] from [575] the presence [4383] of the council [4892], rejoicing [5463] that [3754] they were counted worthy [2661] to suffer shame [818] for [5228] his [846] name [3686].
31 But [1161] these [5023] are written [1125], that [2443] ye might believe [4100] that [3754] Jesus [2424] is [2076] the Christ [5547], the Son [5207] of God [2316]; and [2532] that [2443] believing [4100] ye might have [2192] life [2222] through [1722] his [846] name [3686].
7 Because that [1063] for [5228] his [846] name's [3686] sake [5228] they went forth [1831], taking [2983] nothing [3367] of [575] the Gentiles [1484].
23 And [2532] this [3778] is [2076] his [846] commandment [1785], That [2443] we should believe [4100] on the name [3686] of his [846] Son [5207] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], and [2532] love [25] one another [240], as [2531] he gave [1325] us [2254] commandment [1785].
11 For [3754] this [3778] is [2076] the message [31] that [3739] ye heard [191] from [575] the beginning [746], that [2443] we should love [25] one another [240].
12 No man [3762] hath seen [2300] God [2316] at any time [4455]. If [1437] we love [25] one another [240], God [2316] dwelleth [3306] in [1722] us [2254], and [2532] his [846] love [26] is [2076] perfected [5048] in [1722] us [2254].
7 Beloved [27], let us love [25] one another [240]: for [3754] love [26] is [2076] of [1537] God [2316]; and [2532] every one [3956] that loveth [25] is born [1080] of [1537] God [2316], and [2532] knoweth [1097] God [2316].
18 But the path [0734] of the just [06662] is as the shining [05051] light [0216], that shineth [0215] more [01980] and more unto the perfect [03559] day [03117].
16 Who [3588] only [3441] hath [2192] immortality [110], dwelling [3611] in the light [5457] which no man [3762] can approach unto [676]; whom [3739] no man [444] hath seen [1492], nor [3761] can [1410] see [1492]: to whom [3739] be honour [5092] and [2532] power [2904] everlasting [166]. Amen [281].
2 Who coverest [05844] thyself with light [0216] as with a garment [08008]: who stretchest out [05186] the heavens [08064] like a curtain [03407]: