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1 John 1:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
these things
tauta (Greek #5023)
these things
KJV usage: + afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
Pronounce: tow'-tah
Origin: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of 3778
write we
grapho (Greek #1125)
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
KJV usage: describe, write(-ing, -ten).
Pronounce: graf'-o
Origin: a primary verb
unto you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
n your
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
joy
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
chara (Greek #5479)
cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
KJV usage: gladness, X greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).
Pronounce: khar-ah'
Origin: from 5463
may be
o (Greek #5600)
ἦ (ay); etc. the subjunctive of 1510; (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with 1487 and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be
KJV usage: + appear, are, (may, might, should) be, X have, is, + pass the flower of her age, should stand, were.
Pronounce: o
Origin: ἦς (ace)
full
pleroo (Greek #4137)
to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.
KJV usage: accomplish, X after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.
Pronounce: play-ro'-o
Origin: from 4134
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John 15:11• 11These things have I spoken to you that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be fulfilled. (John 15:11)

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Isa. 61:10•  (Isa. 61:10)
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Hab. 3:17‑18•  (Hab. 3:17‑18)
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John 15:11• 11These things have I spoken to you that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be fulfilled. (John 15:11)
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John 16:24• 24Hitherto ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. (John 16:24)
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2 Cor. 1:24• 24not that we rule over your faith, but are fellow-workers of your joy, for by faith ye stand. (2 Cor. 1:24)
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Eph. 3:19• 19and to know the love of the Christ that surpasseth knowledge, that ye may be filled to all the fullness of God. (Eph. 3:19)
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Phil. 1:25‑26• 25and having this confidence, I know that I shall remain and abide with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;
 26that your boast may abound in Christ Jesus in me through my presence again with you. (Phil. 1:25‑26)
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2 John 12• 12Having many things to write to you, I would not with paper and ink; but I hope to come unto you and to speak mouth unto mouth that our joy may be made full. (2 John 12)
• What more perfect happiness than community of thoughts, feelings, joys and communion with the Father and the Son, deriving all our joy from themselves? (“1 John 1” by J.N. Darby)
• "That your joy may be full.” We have fellowship with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. There is nothing beyond that in heaven, itself. (“Christ, the Want of the Soul: Part 2”)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And these things write we to you that your joy may be full.

W. Kelly Translation

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And these things [wea] write [to youb] that your joy may be made full.

WK Translation Notes

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a
The bold type expresses the personal pronouns used with emphasis.
b
There is more doubt as to the emphatic "we" and "to you" in the beginning of verse 4; but the more common "of you" is retained in the last clause with excellent witnesses (and the T. R.), though recent critics lean to the well-supported "of us". Both are certainly in sense true. The question is which suits best the context as helping to decide where the external evidence is nearly balanced. But these pronouns are sometimes confused in the best copies, as they differ by one letter only.