1 John 2:5
But he that keepeth his word, in him in very deed the charity of God is perfected; and by this we know that we are in him.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
6He that saith he abideth in him, ought himself also to walk, even as he walked.
Cross References
Psalms 106:3Blessed are they that keep judgment, and do justice at all times.
Proverbs 8:32Now therefore, ye children, hear me: Blessed are they that keep my ways.
Ecclesiastes 8:5He that keepeth the commandments shall find no evil. The heart of a wise man understandeth time and answer.
Luke 11:28But he said: Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God, and keep it.
John 14:21He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them; he it is that loveth me. And he that loveth me, shall be loved of my Father: and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:4-7
The Believer's Duty. ( a. d. 80.) 3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. These verses may seem to relate to the seventh verse of the former chapter , between which and these verses there… Read the whole commentary →