1 John 2:3

Translations

Modern

By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.

Traditional

And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

Literal

And by this we know that we have known Him, if we may keep His commandments.

Latin

Et in hoc scimus quoniam cognovimus eum, si mandata ejus observemus.

Original

Greek

English

By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.

Notes

1 John 2:3–6

Obedience is one clear indication that we know Christ and belong to him. If we do not obey Christ, it is obvious that we do not belong to him or love him.
As we obey Christ and his commandments, our love for God and our knowledge of him will grow toward completeness and maturity. We will walk as Jesus walked, united with God and showing love for others.

1 John 1:5–2:6

Here John focuses on the first part of living in fellowship with God. To live in the light means that Christians see that they are sinners. It also means they understand that Jesus is their Advocate, the one who speaks for them and makes them right with God (see Ephesians 5:6–13).

Related verses

John 14:15
If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.
John 15:10
If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.
1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,
Luke 6:46
Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?
1 John 4:13
By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit.
John 15:14
You are My friends if you do what I command you.
1 John 3:22–24
…and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight.
Hebrews 5:9
And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him
Psalm 119:32
I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.
1 John 2:4–6
If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
John 14:21–24
Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”
1 John 3:19
And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:

Glossary

Disciple First Letter of John Obedience Writer

Topics

Following Instructions Following Jesus Following the Will of God Knowing Jesus Losing your Salvation Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Relationships in Heaven Righteous: Described Righteousness: Fruits of

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