1 That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we beheld, and our hands handled, concerning the Word of lifeCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief
(in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- we have heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- we have seen with G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- eyes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- eyes G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication,
vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
- we have looked upon G2300 (θεάομαι) — to look closely at, i.e. (by
implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to
visit
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- hands G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hands G5495 (χείρ) — the hand
(literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means
or instrument)
- have handled G5584 (ψηλαφάω) — to manipulate, i.e. verify by
contact; figuratively, to search for
- of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- the Word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- of life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
2 (and the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare unto you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us);Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
- was manifested G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- we have seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- bear witness G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or
figuratively)
- shew G518 (ἀπαγγέλλω) — to announce
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
- eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as
well)
- life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
- which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- with G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- unto us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
3 that which we have seen and heard declare we unto you also, that ye also may have fellowship with us: yea, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- we have seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- declare we G518 (ἀπαγγέλλω) — to announce
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- may have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- fellowship G2842 (κοινωνία) — partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social)
intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- truly G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- our G2251 (ἡμέτερος) — our
- fellowship G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
4 and these things we write, that our joy may be made full.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- write we G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- joy G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
- may be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- full G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up
(a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse,
influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…
5 And this is the message which we have heard from him and announce unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- then G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the message G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the message G31 (ἀγγελία) — an announcement, i.e. (by implication) precept
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- we have heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- declare G312 (ἀναγγέλλω) — to announce (in detail)
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural
or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- darkness G4653 (σκοτία) — dimness, obscurity (literally or
figuratively)
- at all G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
6 If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- we say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- we have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- fellowship G2842 (κοινωνία) — partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social)
intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- walk G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large
(especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport
oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- darkness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- darkness G4655 (σκότος) — shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or
figuratively)
- we lie G5574 (ψεύδομαι) — to utter an untruth or
attempt to deceive by falsehood
- do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
7 but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanseth us from all sin.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- we walk G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large
(especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport
oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the light G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural
or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- we have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- fellowship G2842 (κοινωνία) — partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social)
intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction
- one G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the blood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals),
figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of
Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
- of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- cleanseth G2511 (καθαρίζω) — to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- we say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- we have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- we deceive G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or
virtue)
- ourselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- we confess G3670 (ὁμολογέω) — to assent, i.e.
covenant, acknowledge
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- he is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- just G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent,
holy (absolutely or relatively)
- to G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- forgive G863 (ἀφίημι) — to
send forth, in various applications (as follow)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- to cleanse G2511 (καθαρίζω) — to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- unrighteousness G93 (ἀδικία) — (legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the
act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)
10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- we say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- we have G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e.
(figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- sinned G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e.
(figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
- we make G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- a liar G5583 (ψεύστης) — a falsifier
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)