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.”

"But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him." - 1 John 2:5
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What does 1 John 2:5 mean?

“Whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.” (1 John 2:5, KJV) In this sentence John gathers up what he has been pressing since the beginning of the epistle: that true fellowship with God is not proved by claims and…

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The Perfection of Love: A Reflection on 1 John 2:5

**Introduction** In the depths of our spiritual journey, we often seek to understand what's at the heart of our relationship with God. At times, it can feel as if we are chasing after a mirage, searching for validation or an experience of His presence that seems elusive…

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A Prayer for the Perfection of God’s Love in Our Lives

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound truth encapsulated in Your Word, particularly the precious words found in 1 John 2:5, which proclaims, "But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are…

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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."
"But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him." - 1 John 2:5
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John 2:5 - "His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it."
1 John 5:2 - "By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments."
John 5:2
1 John 2:26 - "These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you."
John 1:1-5
John 1:1-5
"His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it." - John 2:5
1 John 2:20 - "But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things."
1 John 2:3 - "And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments."
John 15:5
1 John 2:25 - "And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life."
1 John 2:12 - "I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake."
1 John 5:5 - "Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?"
1 John 2:10 - "He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him."
1 John 2:9 - "He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now."
1 John 5:18
1 John 2:23 - "Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also."
2 John 1:5 - "And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another."
1 John 2:6 - "He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked."
John 1:5 - "And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."
1 John 2:29 - "If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him."