1 John 5:1
Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ has been begotten by God; also, whoever loves the Begetter should love the one begotten by Him as well.
Family 35 New Testament
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In Context
2In this we know that we love the children of God, whenever we love God and keep His commandments.
Cross References
Matthew 16:16So in answer Simon Peter said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God!”
John 1:12But, as many as did receive Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe into His name:
John 6:69Further, we have come to believe and to know that you are the Christ, the Son of the Living God!”
John 15:23The one who hates me hates my Father too.
James 1:18Having willed it, He brought us forth by a word of truth, so that we might be a sort of firstfruits of His products.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 5:1
In this chapter the apostle asserts, I. The dignity of believers, ver. 1 . II. Their obligation to love, and the trial of it, ver. 1-3 . III. Their victory, ver. 4, 5 . IV. The credibility and confirmation of their faith, ver. 6-10 . V. The advantage of their faith in eternal life, ver. 11-13 . VI. The audience of their prayers, unless for those who have sinned unto death, ver. 14-17 . VII. The preservation from sin and Satan, ver. 18 . VIII. Their happy distinction from the world, ver. 19 . IX. Their true… Read the whole commentary →