1 John 5:3
For this is the love (o. agape) of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Updated King James Version
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 mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.
Deuteronomy 10:12And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
Psalms 19:7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 119:47And I will delight myself in your commandments, which I have loved.
Psalms 119:127Therefore I love your commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
Proverbs 3:17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and 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 →