1 John 5:3
For to love God is to do what he commands and his commands are not a burden,
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
In Context
2By this we know that we love God’s children – when we love God and carry out his commands.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The law of the Lord is perfect, renewing life. The decrees of the Lord are trusty, making the simple wise.
Psalms 119:47Your commandments are my delight, I love them exceedingly.
Psalms 119:127Therefore I love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.
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 →