1 John 2:5
but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him:
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In Context
4He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;
6he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk even as he walked.
Cross References
Psalms 106:3Blessed are they that keep justice, And he that doeth righteousness at all times.
Psalms 119:4Thou hast commanded us thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.
Proverbs 8:32Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me; For blessed are they that keep my ways.
Ecclesiastes 8:5Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man’s heart discerneth time and judgment:
Luke 11:28But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that 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 unto 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 →