1 John 2:3-5

“And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.”

"And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him." - 1 John 2:3-5
Commentary

What does 1 John 2:3-5 mean?

1 John 2:3-5 (KJV) states, "And hereby we do know that we know him if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby…

Read full commentaryDevotional

Knowing Him Through Obedience: The True Measure of Faith

In a world filled with opinions, ideologies, and myriad interpretations of truth, the Apostle John's writings serve as a firm anchor for believers seeking to navigate their faith journey. In 1 John 2:3-5, he eloquently presents a clear standard by which we can measure our…

Read devotionalPrayer

A Prayer for True Knowledge and Obedience in Christ

Heavenly Father, In the quiet solitude of this moment, I come before You, seeking Your presence and guidance as I reflect on Your holy Word. Thank You, Lord, for the gift of Your Word, which illuminates our path and teaches us the depth of Your love and commandments. As I…

Read prayer

Artwork for 1 John 2:3-5

See all →
1 John 2:3-5 - "And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him."
1 John 2:3 - "And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments."
"And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments." - 1 John 2:3
1 John 2:27
3 John 1:5 - "Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;"
1 John 5:3 - "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous."
1 John 3:5 - "And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin."
Titus 2:3-5
1 John 2:14
1 John 2:14
1 John 2:27
1 John 2:27
1 John 2:27
Titus 2:3-5
Titus 2:3-5
John 3:5-8
John 3:5-8
Salmo 45, 2-3. 5-6. 8-9
John 3:5-8
1 John 3:2 – "Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known."
1 John 5:2 - "By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments."
1 John 3:2 – "Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known."
1 John 2:5 - "But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him."
John 5:2
1 John 3:1-3
John 3:3
3 John 1:2 - "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."
1 John 2:26 - "These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you."
John 1:1-5