1 JOHN 3:7 — KING JAMES VERSION 2 4
“Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.”
Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous — the warning against deception (planao) precedes the ethical principle. Practicing righteousness (poieo dikaiosynē) constitutes authentic righteousness (dikaios); conduct reveals character. Imitation of Christ's righteousness marks the community.
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Elena Petrova (Test User)1d agoThe character of God — 1 John 3
The imagery here is agricultural — the original audience would have immediately understood the metaphor of sowing, waiting, and harvesting.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in ...
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Alice Morgan (test user)9h agoThe character of God — 1 John 3
God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfec...
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