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1 John 3:14 KJV (With Strong’s)

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We
hemeis (Greek #2249)
we (only used when emphatic)
KJV usage: us, we (ourselves).
Pronounce: hay-mice'
Origin: nominative plural of 1473
know
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: 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 have passed
metabaino (Greek #3327)
to change place
KJV usage: depart, go, pass, remove.
Pronounce: met-ab-ah'-ee-no
Origin: from 3326 and the base of 939
from
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
death
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
thanatos (Greek #2288)
(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X deadly, (be...) death.
Pronounce: than'-at-os
Origin: from 2348
unto
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
life
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
zoe (Greek #2222)
life (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time). Compare 5590.
Pronounce: dzo-ay'
Origin: from 2198
, because
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 love
agapao (Greek #25)
to love (in a social or moral sense)
KJV usage: (be-)love(-ed). Compare 5368.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ah'-o
Origin: perhaps from ἄγαν (much) (or compare 5689)
the brethren
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
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
. Hec that loveth
agapao (Greek #25)
to love (in a social or moral sense)
KJV usage: (be-)love(-ed). Compare 5368.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ah'-o
Origin: perhaps from ἄγαν (much) (or compare 5689)
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
his brother
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
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
abideth
meno (Greek #3306)
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
KJV usage: abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own.
Pronounce: men'-o
Origin: a primary verb
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)
death
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
thanatos (Greek #2288)
(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: X deadly, (be...) death.
Pronounce: than'-at-os
Origin: from 2348
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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
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1 John 2:9,11• 9He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in the darkness until now.
 11But he that hates his brother is in the darkness, and walks in the darkness, and knows not where he goes, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. (1 John 2:9,11)

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Ministry on This Verse

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We know.
1 John 2:3• 3And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. (1 John 2:3)
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1 John 5:2,13,19‑20• 2Hereby know we that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments.
 13These things have I written to you that ye may know that ye have eternal life who believe on the name of the Son of God.
 19We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the wicked one.
 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 5:2,13,19‑20)
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2 Cor. 5:1• 1For we know that if our earthly tabernacle house be destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. (2 Cor. 5:1)
we have.
Luke 15:24,32• 24for this my son was dead and has come to life, was lost and has been found. And they began to make merry.
 32But it was right to make merry and rejoice, because this thy brother was dead and has come to life again, and was lost and has been found. (Luke 15:24,32)
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John 5:24• 24Verily, verily, I say unto you, that he that hears my word, and believes him that has sent me, has life eternal, and does not come into judgment, but is passed out of death into life. (John 5:24)
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Eph. 2:1,5• 1and *you*, being dead in your offences and sins--
 5(we too being dead in offences,) has quickened us with the Christ, (ye are saved by grace,) (Eph. 2:1,5)
because.
1 John 2:10• 10He that loves his brother abides in light, and there is no occasion of stumbling in him. (1 John 2:10)
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1 John 3:23• 23And this is his commandment, that we believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and that we love one another, even as he has given us commandment. (1 John 3:23)
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1 John 4:7‑8,12,21• 7Beloved, let us love one another; because love is of God, and every one that loves has been begotten of God, and knows God.
 8He that loves not has not known God; for God is love.
 12No one has seen God at any time: if we love one another, God abides in us, and his love is perfected in us.
 21And this commandment have we from him, That he that loves God love also his brother. (1 John 4:7‑8,12,21)
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1 John 5:2• 2Hereby know we that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments. (1 John 5:2)
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Psa. 16:3• 3To the saints that are on the earth, and to the excellent thou hast said, In them is all my delight. (Psa. 16:3)
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Matt. 25:40• 40And the King answering shall say to them, Verily, I say to you, Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it to me. (Matt. 25:40)
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John 13:35• 35By this shall all know that ye are disciples of mine, if ye have love amongst yourselves. (John 13:35)
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John 15:12,17• 12This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you.
 17These things I command you, that ye love one another. (John 15:12,17)
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Gal. 5:22• 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity, (Gal. 5:22)
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Eph. 1:15• 15Wherefore *I* also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is in you, and the love which ye have towards all the saints, (Eph. 1:15)
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Col. 1:4• 4having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and the love which ye have towards all the saints, (Col. 1:4)
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1 Thess. 4:9• 9Now concerning brotherly love ye have no need that we should write to you, for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. (1 Thess. 4:9)
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Heb. 6:10‑11• 10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye have shewn to his name, having ministered to the saints, and still ministering.
 11But we desire earnestly that each one of you shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end; (Heb. 6:10‑11)
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Heb. 13:1• 1Let brotherly love abide. (Heb. 13:1)
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1 Peter 1:22• 22Having purified your souls by obedience to the truth to unfeigned brotherly love, love one another out of a pure heart fervently; (1 Peter 1:22)
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1 Peter 3:8• 8Finally, be all of one mind, sympathising, full of brotherly love, tender hearted, humble minded; (1 Peter 3:8)
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2 Peter 1:7• 7in godliness brotherly love, in brotherly love love: (2 Peter 1:7)
that loveth.
1 John 2:9,11• 9He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in the darkness until now.
 11But he that hates his brother is in the darkness, and walks in the darkness, and knows not where he goes, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. (1 John 2:9,11)
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1 John 4:20• 20If any one say, I love God, and hate his brother, he is a liar: for he that loves not his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? (1 John 4:20)
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Prov. 21:16• 16The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead. (Prov. 21:16)
• He is looking at the very principle of life. If I only find a sign that it is a wild apple tree, I know what the tree is. (“Notes on 1 John 3:11-24 and 4:1-7” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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*We* knowa that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love hisf brother abides in death.

JND Translation Notes

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a
Oida, as ch. 2.29.
f
Lit. "the."

W. Kelly Translation

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We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not the brothera abideth in death.

WK Translation Notes

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The omission of "the brother" in the RV is questionable, the general truth being reserved for a later statement.