1 John 2:5
But hee that keepeth his worde, in him is the loue of God perfect in deede: hereby wee knowe that ye are in him.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
6He that saith he remaineth in him, ought euen so to walke, as he hath walked.
Cross References
Psalms 106:3Blessed are they that keepe iudgement, and doe righteousnesse at all times.
Psalms 119:4Thou hast commanded to keepe thy precepts diligently.
Proverbs 8:32Therefore nowe hearken, O children, vnto me: for blessed are they that keepe my wayes.
Ecclesiastes 8:5He that keepeth the commandement, shall knowe none euill thing, and the heart of the wise shall knowe the time and iudgement.
Luke 11:28But hee saide, Yea, rather blessed are they that heare the woorde of God, and keepe it.
John 14:21He that hath my commandements, and keepeth them, is he that loueth me: and he that loueth me, shall be loued of my Father: and I will loue him, and wil shewe mine owne selfe 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 →