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1 John 5

1 John 5:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
this
houtos (Greek #3778)
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
KJV usage: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
Pronounce: hoo'-tos
Origin: οὗτοι (hoo'-toy), nominative feminine singular αὕτη (how'-tay), and nominative feminine plural αὕται (how'-tahee) from the article 3588 and 846
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esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
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
, 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)
w we keep
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)
commandments
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
entole (Greek #1785)
injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
KJV usage: commandment, precept.
Pronounce: en-tol-ay'
Origin: from 1781
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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
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)
commandments
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
entole (Greek #1785)
injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
KJV usage: commandment, precept.
Pronounce: en-tol-ay'
Origin: from 1781
are
eisi (Greek #1526)
they are
KJV usage: agree, are, be, dure, X is, were.
Pronounce: i-see'
Origin: 3d person plural present indicative of 1510
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
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barus (Greek #926)
weighty, i.e. (fig) burdensome, grave
KJV usage: grievous, heavy, weightier.
Pronounce: bar-ooce'
Origin: from the same as 922
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John 14:15,21• 15If ye love me, keep my commandments;
 21He that hath my commandments and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me; but he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him and will manifest myself to him. (John 14:15,21)
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Psa. 119:45• 45And I will walk at large;{HR}For thy precepts have I sought. (Psa. 119:45)
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Matt. 11:30• 30for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matt. 11:30)

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Ex. 20:6• 6and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments. (Ex. 20:6)
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Deut. 5:10• 10and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments. (Deut. 5:10)
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Deut. 7:9• 9And thou shalt know that Jehovah thy God, he is God, the faithful God, who keepeth covenant and mercy to a thousand generations with them that love him and keep his commandments; (Deut. 7:9)
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Deut. 10:12‑13• 12And now, Israel, what doth Jehovah thy God require of thee, but to fear Jehovah thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve Jehovah thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
 13to keep the commandments of Jehovah, and his statutes, which I command thee this day, for thy good? (Deut. 10:12‑13)
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Dan. 9:4• 4And I prayed unto Jehovah my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments, (Dan. 9:4)
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Matt. 12:47‑50• 47Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren are standing without, seeking to speak to thee.
 48But he answering said to him that spoke to him, Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?
 49And, stretching out his hand to his disciples, he said, Behold my mother and my brethren;
 50for whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in [the] heavens, he is my brother, and sister, and mother. (Matt. 12:47‑50)
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John 14:15• 15If ye love me, keep my commandments; (John 14:15)
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John 14:21‑24• 21He that hath my commandments and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me; but he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him and will manifest myself to him.
 22Judas, not the Iscariot, saith to him, Lord, [and] how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself to us and not to the world?
 23Jesus answered and said to him, If anyone love me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
 24He that loveth me not keepeth not my words; and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's that sent me. (John 14:21‑24)
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John 15:10,14• 10I f ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.
 14Ye are my friends if ye do what [ever] I command you. (John 15:10,14)
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2 John 6• 6And this is love that we should walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment even as ye heard from [the] beginning that ye should walk in it. (2 John 6)
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Psa. 19:7‑11• 7The law of Jehovah [is] perfect, restoring the soul;{HR}The testimony of Jehovah [is] true, making wise the simple.
 8The precepts of Jehovah [are] right, rejoicing the heart;{HR}The commandment of Jehovah [is] clear, enlightening the eyes.
 9The fear of Jehovah [is] pure, enduring forever;{HR}The judgments of Jehovah [are] truth, they [are] righteous altogether,
 10To be desired more than gold, and more than much pure gold;{HR}And sweeter than honey and the dropping of the honeycomb.
 11Also thy servant is admonished by them,{HR}In keeping them [is] great reward. (Psa. 19:7‑11)
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Psa. 119:45,47‑48,103‑104,127‑128,140• 45And I will walk at large;{HR}For thy precepts have I sought.
 47And I will delight myself in thy commandments{HR}Which I have loved,
 48And I will lift up my hands to thy commandments which I loved,{HR}And I will meditate in thy statutes.
 103How sweet to my palate are thy sayings,{HR}[More] than honey to my mouth!
 104From thy precepts I understand;{HR}Therefore I hate every path of falsehood.
 127Therefore I love thy commandments{HR}Above gold and above fine gold.
 128Therefore all precepts [as to] all I count right;{HR}Every path of falsehood I hate.
 140Thy saying [is] exceedingly pure;{HR}And thy servant loveth it. (Psa. 119:45,47‑48,103‑104,127‑128,140)
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Prov. 3:17• 17Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness,{HR}And all her paths [are] peace. (Prov. 3:17)
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Mic. 6:8• 8He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? (Mic. 6:8)
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Matt. 11:28‑30• 28Come to me, all ye who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest to your souls;
 30for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matt. 11:28‑30)
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Rom. 7:12,22• 12So that the law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good.
 22For I delight in the law of God according to the inner man, (Rom. 7:12,22)
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Heb. 8:10• 10Because this [is] the covenant which I will covenant to the house of Israel after those days, saith Jehovah, giving my laws into their mind, I will also write them upon their hearts, and I will be to them for God, and they shall be to me for people. (Heb. 8:10)
• Most certainly I do not love the Father if I encourage His children in disobedience to Him. (“1 John 5” by J.N. Darby)
• The law of God was for the punishing as well as testing of the old man; the word of God is the food and directory of the new man. (“1 John 5” by W. Kelly)
• “Keep His commandments.” Christ’s commandments are for guiding the new life of the Christian and are in contrast to the ten commandments that condemned sinful man. (“Help on Hard Verses” by A.C. Brown)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.

W. Kelly Translation

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For this is the love of God that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.