1 John 5:2

By this we knowe that we loue the chyldren of God, when we loue God, and kepe his commaundementes.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.

In Context

1Whosoeuer beleueth that Iesus is Christe, is borne of God: And euerie one that loueth him which begat, loueth hym also which is begotten of hym.

3For this is the loue of God, that we kepe his commaundementes, and his commaundementes are not greeuous.

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Cross References

1 John 2:5But who so kepeth his worde, in him is the loue of God perfect in deede. Hereby knowe we that we are in hym.

1 John 4:21And this commaundement haue we of hym: that he which loueth God, shoulde loue his brother also.

Matthew Henry on 1 John 5:2-6

Love and Faith. ( a. d. 80.) 1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that… Read the whole commentary →

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