1 John 5:3
For this is loving God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.
World English Bible British
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 the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 5:10and showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.
Deuteronomy 10:12Now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, and to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
Psalms 19:7The LORD’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 119:47I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.
Psalms 119:127Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.
Proverbs 3:17Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.
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 →