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¹ Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
what manner of G4217 (ποταπός) — interrogatively, whatever, i.e. of what possible sort
love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
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)
hath bestowed G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
upon us G1473 (ἐγώ)
that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
we should be called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
the sons G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
therefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
knoweth G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
us G1473 (ἐγώ)
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
it knew G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
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

² Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
are we G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
the sons G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
it doth G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
not yet G3768 (οὔπω) — not yet
appear G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
we shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
we know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
when G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
he shall appear G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
like G3664 (ὅμοιος) — similar (in appearance or character)
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
for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
we shall see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
he is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)

³ And every one that hath this hope set on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

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
every man G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
that hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
hope G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
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
purifieth G48 (ἁγνίζω) — to make clean, i.e. (figuratively) sanctify (ceremonially or morally)
himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
even as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
he G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
pure G53 (ἁγνός) — properly, clean, i.e. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

⁴ Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
committeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
transgresseth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the law G458 (ἀνομία) — illegality, i.e. violation of law or (genitive case) wickedness
for 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 transgression of the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the transgression of the law G458 (ἀνομία) — illegality, i.e. violation of law or (genitive case) wickedness
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

⁵ And ye know that he was manifested to take away sins; and in him is no sin.

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
ye know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
he G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
was manifested G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
to G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
take away G142 (αἴρω) — to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind), specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor);…
our G1473 (ἐγώ)
sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
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
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)

⁶ Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither knoweth him.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
abideth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
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
sinneth 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
hath G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
neither G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

⁷ My little children, let no man lead you astray: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous:

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Little children G5040 (τεκνίον) — an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)
let G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)
no man G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
deceive G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)
you G4771 (σύ) — thou
he that doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
righteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
righteous G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
even as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
he G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

⁸ he that doeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. To this end was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

He that committeth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
He that committeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
the devil G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the devil G1228 (διάβολος) — a traducer; specially, Satan (compare )
for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
sinneth G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
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)
For G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
this purpose G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
was manifested G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
he might destroy G3089 (λύω) — to "loosen" (literally or figuratively)
the works G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
of the devil G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of the devil G1228 (διάβολος) — a traducer; specially, Satan (compare )

⁹ Whosoever is begotten of God doeth no sin, because his seed abideth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is begotten of God.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
is born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
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
doth 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
commit G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
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
seed G4690 (σπέρμα) — something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
remaineth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
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
he cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
sin G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
he is born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

¹⁰ In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
the children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
manifest G5318 (φανερός) — shining, i.e. apparent (literally or figuratively); neuter (as adverb) publicly, externally
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
of the devil G1228 (διάβολος) — a traducer; specially, Satan (compare )
whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
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
neither G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
he that loveth G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
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
brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

¹¹ For this is the message which ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another:

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
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
that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ye heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
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)
that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
we should love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another

¹² not as Cain was of the evil one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
Cain G2535 (Κάϊν) — Cain, (i.e. Cajin), the son of Adam
was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
that wicked one G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to essential character, as well as from , which indicates…
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
slew G4969 (σφάζω) — to butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaughter, or (specially), to maim (violently)
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
brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
wherefore G5484 (χάριν) — through favor of, i.e. on account of
G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
slew he G4969 (σφάζω) — to butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaughter, or (specially), to maim (violently)
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
Because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
his own 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
works G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
evil G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to essential character, as well as from , which indicates…
and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
brother’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
brother’s G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
righteous G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

¹³ Marvel not, brethren, if the world hateth you.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Marvel G2296 (θαυμάζω) — to wonder; by implication, to admire
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
my G1473 (ἐγώ)
brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
hate G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
you G4771 (σύ) — thou

¹⁴ We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

We G1473 (ἐγώ)
know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
we have passed G3327 (μεταβαίνω) — to change place
from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
death G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
we love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
the brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
He that loveth G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
abideth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

¹⁵ Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
hateth G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
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
brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
a murderer G443 (ἀνθρωποκτόνος) — a manslayer
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ye know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
murderer G443 (ἀνθρωποκτόνος) — a manslayer
hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
abiding G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
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
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

¹⁶ Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Hereby G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
perceive we G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
the love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
he G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
laid down G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from , which properly denote…
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
life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
life G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from , which is the rat…
for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, m…
us G1473 (ἐγώ)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
we G1473 (ἐγώ)
ought G3784 (ὀφείλω) — to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
to lay down G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from , which properly denote…
lives G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
lives G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from , which is the rat…
the brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )

¹⁷ But whoso hath the world’s goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
whoso G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
G302 (ἄν)
hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
this world’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
this world’s G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
good G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
good G979 (βίος) — life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
seeth G2334 (θεωρέω) — to be a spectator of, i.e. discern, (literally, figuratively (experience) or intensively (acknowledge))
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
brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
need G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
shutteth up G2808 (κλείω) — to close (literally or figuratively)
bowels G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
bowels G4698 (σπλάγχνον) — an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy
from 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
how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
dwelleth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
the love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.

¹⁸ My little children, let us not love in word, neither with the tongue; but in deed and truth.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

My G1473 (ἐγώ)
little children G5040 (τεκνίον) — an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)
let us G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
in 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…
neither G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
in tongue G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
in deed G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
in truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth

¹⁹ Hereby shall we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our heart before him:

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
hereby G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
we know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
we are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
shall assure G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
our G1473 (ἐγώ)
hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
before G1715 (ἔμπροσθεν) — in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
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

²⁰ because if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
our G1473 (ἐγώ)
heart G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
condemn us G2607 (καταγινώσκω) — to note against, i.e. find fault with
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
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
greater than G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
knoweth G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole

²¹ Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness toward God;

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
our G1473 (ἐγώ)
heart G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
condemn G2607 (καταγινώσκω) — to note against, i.e. find fault with
us G1473 (ἐγώ)
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
have we G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
confidence G3954 (παῤῥησία) — all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
toward 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…
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

²² and whatsoever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.

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
whatsoever G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
we ask G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
we receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
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
because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
we keep G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
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
commandments G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
commandments G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
those things that are pleasing G701 (ἀρεστός) — agreeable; by implication, fit
in G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
sight G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

²³ And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he gave us commandment.

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
this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
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
commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
we should believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
on the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
on the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
of 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
love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
he gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
us G1473 (ἐγώ)

²⁴ And he that keepeth his commandments abideth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he gave us.

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
he that keepeth G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
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
commandments G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
commandments G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
dwelleth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
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
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
hereby G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
we know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
he abideth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
us G1473 (ἐγώ)
by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
he hath given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)