1 John 5:3
“For this is the loue of God, that we keepe his commandements, and his commandements are not grieuous.”
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1 John 5:3 Context
1Whosoeuer beleeueth that Iesus is the Christ, is borne of God: and euery one that loueth him that begate, loueth him also that is begotten of him. 2By this wee know that wee loue the children of God, when we loue God and keepe his commandements. 3For this is the loue of God, that we keepe his commandements, and his commandements are not grieuous. 4For whatsoeuer is borne of God, ouercommeth the world, and this is the victorie that ouercommeth the world, euen our faith. 5Who is he that ouercommeth the world, but he that beleeueth that Iesus is the Sonne of God?
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Other Translations for 1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
- King James Version
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For loving God is keeping his laws: and his laws are not hard.
- Basic English Bible
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.
- Darby Bible
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.
- Webster's Bible
Love for God means obedience to His commands; and His commands are not irksome.
- Weymouth Bible
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.
- World English Bible
For this is the charite of God, that we kepe hise maundementis; and his maundementis ben not heuy.
- Wycliffe Bible
for this is the love of God, that His commands we may keep, and His commands are not burdensome;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for 1 John 5:3
5:3 For this is the love of God - The only sure proof of it. That we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous - To any that are born of God.
People's Bible Notes for 1 John 5:3
1Jo 5:3 This is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. Its outward manifestation is in obedience. See Joh 14:23. We may test our love thus.