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1 John 2:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
whoso
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
keepeth
an (Greek #302)
a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty
KJV usage: (what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever. Usually unexpressed except by the subjunctive or potential mood. Also contracted for 1437.
Pronounce: an
tereo (Greek #5083)
to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from 5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from 2892, which implies a fortress or full military lines of apparatus), i.e. to note (a prophecy; figuratively, to fulfil a command); by implication, to detain (in custody; figuratively, to maintain); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried)
KJV usage: hold fast, keep(- er), (pre-, re-)serve, watch.
Pronounce: tay-reh'-o
Origin: from τερός (a watch; perhaps akin to 2334)
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
word
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
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
, in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
him
toutoi (Greek #5129)
to (in, with or by) this (person or thing)
KJV usage: here(-by, -in), him, one, the same, there(-in), this.
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: dative case singular masculine or neuter of 3778
verily
alethos (Greek #230)
truly
KJV usage: indeed, surely, of a surety, truly, of a (in) truth, verily, very.
Pronounce: al-ay-thoce'
Origin: adverb from 227
is
teleioo (Greek #5048)
to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
KJV usage: consecrate, finish, fulfil, make) perfect.
Pronounce: tel-i-o'-o
Origin: from 5046
the love
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
agape (Greek #26)
love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
KJV usage: (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love.
Pronounce: ag-ah'-pay
Origin: from 25
of God
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
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
perfected
teleioo (Greek #5048)
to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
KJV usage: consecrate, finish, fulfil, make) perfect.
Pronounce: tel-i-o'-o
Origin: from 5046
: hereby
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
know we
ginosko (Greek #1097)
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
KJV usage: allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.
Pronounce: ghin-oce'-ko
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb
that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
we
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
are
esmen (Greek #2070)
we are
KJV usage: are, be, have our being, X have hope, + (the gospel) was (preached unto) us.
Pronounce: es-men'
Origin: first person plural indicative of 1510
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
him
toutoi (Greek #5129)
to (in, with or by) this (person or thing)
KJV usage: here(-by, -in), him, one, the same, there(-in), this.
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: dative case singular masculine or neuter of 3778
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Ministry on This Verse

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1 John 2:3‑4• 3And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
 4He that says, I know him, and does not keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; (1 John 2:3‑4)
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Psa. 105:45• 45That they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. Hallelujah! (Psa. 105:45)
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Psa. 106:3• 3Blessed are they that keep justice, and he that doeth righteousness at all times. (Psa. 106:3)
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Psa. 119:2,4,146• 2Blessed are they that observe his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart;
 4Thou hast enjoined thy precepts, to be kept diligently.
 146I call upon thee; save me, and I will keep thy testimonies. (Psa. 119:2,4,146)
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Prov. 8:32• 32And now, sons, hearken unto me, and blessed are they that keep my ways: (Prov. 8:32)
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Prov. 28:7• 7Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father. (Prov. 28:7)
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Eccl. 8:5• 5Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knoweth time and manner. (Eccl. 8:5)
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Ezek. 36:27• 27And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and keep mine ordinances, and ye shall do them. (Ezek. 36:27)
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Luke 11:28• 28But *he* said, Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God and keep it. (Luke 11:28)
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John 14:21,23• 21He that has my commandments and keeps them, he it is that loves me; but he that loves me shall be loved by my Father, and I will love him and will manifest myself to him.
 23Jesus answered and said to him, If any one love me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our abode with him. (John 14:21,23)
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Rev. 12:17• 17And the dragon was angry with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, who keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus. (Rev. 12:17)
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Rev. 14:12• 12Here is the endurance of the saints, who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. (Rev. 14:12)
in him.
1 John 4:12,18• 12No one has seen God at any time: if we love one another, God abides in us, and his love is perfected in us.
 18There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has torment, and he that fears has not been made perfect in love. (1 John 4:12,18)
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James 2:22• 22Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and that by works faith was perfected. (James 2:22)
hereby.
1 John 2:27‑28• 27and *yourselves*, the unction which ye have received from him abides in you, and ye have not need that any one should teach you; but as the same unction teaches you as to all things, and is true and is not a lie, and even as it has taught you, ye shall abide in him.
 28And now, children, abide in him, that if he be manifested we may have boldness, and not be put to shame from before him at his coming. (1 John 2:27‑28)
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1 John 3:24• 24And he that keeps his commandments abides in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit which he has given to us. (1 John 3:24)
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1 John 4:13,15‑16• 13Hereby we know that we abide in him and he in us, that he has given to us of his Spirit.
 15Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
 16And *we* have known and have believed the love which God has to us. God is love, and he that abides in love abides in God, and God in him. (1 John 4:13,15‑16)
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1 John 5:20• 20And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding that we should know him that is true; and we are in him that is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. (1 John 5:20)
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John 6:56• 56He that eats my flesh and drinks my blood dwells in me and I in him. (John 6:56)
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John 15:5• 5I am the vine, ye are the branches. He that abides in me and I in him, *he* bears much fruit; for without me ye can do nothing. (John 15:5)
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Rom. 8:1• 1There is then now no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus. (Rom. 8:1)
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1 Cor. 1:30• 30But of him are *ye* in Christ Jesus, who has been made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness, and holiness, and redemption; (1 Cor. 1:30)
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2 Cor. 5:17,21• 17So if any one be in Christ, there is a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold all things have become new:
 21Him who knew not sin he has made sin for us, that *we* might become God's righteousness in him. (2 Cor. 5:17,21)
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Col. 2:9‑10• 9For in him dwells all the fulness of the Godhead bodily;
 10and ye are complete in him, who is the head of all principality and authority, (Col. 2:9‑10)
• His “word” has rather a wider sense than His “commandments.” That is to say, while it equally implies obedience, the Word is less outward. “Commandments” are here details of the divine life. His “word” contains its whole expression-the spirit of that life. (“1 John 2” by J.N. Darby)
• If the scope and meaning of the life which that Word expresses is thus understood and realized, the love of God is perfect in me. (“1 John 2” by J.N. Darby)
• All John's statements are absolute. He never modifies them by bringing in the difficulties or hindrances that we may have in the body. (“Notes on 1 John 2:1-11” by J.N. Darby)
• The love of God is manifested, and if His word dwells in our hearts, His word is love and His love is perfected in us. (“Notes on 1 John 2:1-11” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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but whoever keepsb his word, in him verily the love of God is perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him.

JND Translation Notes

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A subjunctive, or "shall keep."

W. Kelly Translation

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But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily the love of God hath been perfected. Herein we know that we are in him.