1 JOHN 5:2 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.”
By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments — the test of love for the brotherhood is love for the Father combined with obedience (tēreō entolē). Love is verified through ethical alignment. Both elements are required: affection and obedience.
Church Fathers on 1 John 5:2
I Suppose ye remember, those of you who were present yesterday, to what place in the course of this epistle our exposition has reached: namely, “He that loves not his brother whom he sees, how can he love God whom he sees not? And this commandment have we from Him, That he who loves God, love his brother also.” 1 John 4:20-21 Thus far we discoursed. Let us see then what comes next in order. “Whosoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God.” 1 John 5:1 Who is he…
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