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¹ Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
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)
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
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…
but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
try G1381 (δοκιμάζω) — to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve
the spirits G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the spirits 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…
whether G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
they are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
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
because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
false prophets G5578 (ψευδοπροφήτης) — a spurious prophet, i.e. pretended foreteller or religious impostor
are gone out G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
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))

² Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Hereby G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
Hereby G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
know ye G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
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…
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
Every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
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…
that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
confesseth that G3670 (ὁμολογέω) — to assent, i.e. covenant, acknowledge
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
is come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
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

³ and every spirit that confesseth not Jesus is not of God: and this is the spirit of the antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it cometh; and now it is in the world already.

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 G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
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…
that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
confesseth G3670 (ὁμολογέω) — to assent, i.e. covenant, acknowledge
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
that Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
that 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
is come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
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
this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of antichrist G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of antichrist G500 (ἀντίχριστος) — an opponent of the Messiah
whereof G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ye have heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
it should come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
even now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
already G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
is it G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
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))

⁴ Ye are of God, my little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
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
little children G5040 (τεκνίον) — an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
have overcome G3528 (νικάω) — to subdue (literally or figuratively)
them 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
greater G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
is he G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
is in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
you G4771 (σύ) — thou
than G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
he that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
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))

⁵ They are of the world: therefore speak they as of the world, and the world heareth them.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

They 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
are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
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))
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)
speak they G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
heareth G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
them 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

⁶ We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he who is not of God heareth us not. By this we know the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

We G1473 (ἐγώ)
are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
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
he that knoweth G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
heareth G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
us G1473 (ἐγώ)
he that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
Hereby G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
know 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 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…
of truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
of error G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of error G4106 (πλάνη) — objectively, fraudulence; subjectively, a straying from orthodoxy or piety
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

⁷ Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is begotten of God, and knoweth God.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
let us love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
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
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
every one G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
loveth G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
is born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
knoweth G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)

⁸ He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

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
knoweth G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
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
for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

⁹ Herein was the love of God manifested in us, that God hath sent his only begotten Son into the world that we might live through him.

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)
was manifested G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
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
toward G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
us G1473 (ἐγώ)
because 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
sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
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
only begotten G3439 (μονογενής) — only-born, i.e. sole
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
into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
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))
that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
we might live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
through G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
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)

¹⁰ Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Herein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
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)
love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
we G1473 (ἐγώ)
loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
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
but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
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
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
sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
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
the propitiation G2434 (ἱλασμός) — atonement, i.e. (concretely) an expiator
for 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…
our G1473 (ἐγώ)
sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)

¹¹ Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
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
so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
us G1473 (ἐγώ)
we G1473 (ἐγώ)
ought G3784 (ὀφείλω) — to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
to love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another

¹² No man hath beheld God at any time: if we love one another, God abideth in us, and his love is perfected in us:

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

No man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
hath seen G2300 (θεάομαι) — to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit
God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
at any time G4455 (πώποτε) — at any time, i.e. (with negative particle) at no time
If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
we love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
dwelleth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
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
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
love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
perfected G5048 (τελειόω) — to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)

¹³ hereby we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

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)
know we 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 dwell 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 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
us G1473 (ἐγώ)
because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
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)
of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or 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
Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
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…

¹⁴ And we have beheld and bear witness that the Father hath sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

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
we G1473 (ἐγώ)
have seen G2300 (θεάομαι) — to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit
do testify G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
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)
sent G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
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
the Saviour G4990 (σωτήρ) — a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
of the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of 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))

¹⁵ Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Whosoever G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
G302 (ἄν)
shall confess G3670 (ὁμολογέω) — to assent, i.e. covenant, acknowledge
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
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
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
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
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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

¹⁶ And we know and have believed the love which God hath in us. God is love; and he that abideth in love abideth in God, and God abideth in 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
we G1473 (ἐγώ)
have known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
believed 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)
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
that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
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
hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
to G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
us G1473 (ἐγώ)
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
he that dwelleth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
dwelleth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
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)

¹⁷ Herein is love made perfect with us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as he is, even so are we in this world.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Herein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
is G5048 (τελειόω) — to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
our G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
G1473 (ἐγώ)
love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
made perfect G5048 (τελειόω) — to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
we 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)
boldness G3954 (παῤῥησία) — all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
the day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
of judgment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of judgment G2920 (κρίσις) — decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law)
because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
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)
so G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
we G1473 (ἐγώ)
this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
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))

¹⁸ There is no fear in love: but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and he that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

There is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
fear G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
perfect G5046 (τέλειος) — complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with ) completeness
casteth G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
out G1854 (ἔξω) — out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively
fear G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
torment G2851 (κόλασις) — penal infliction
He that feareth G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
is G5048 (τελειόω) — to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
made perfect G5048 (τελειόω) — to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.

¹⁹ We love, because he first loved us.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

We G1473 (ἐγώ)
love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
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
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
first G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
us G1473 (ἐγώ)

²⁰ If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, cannot love God whom he hath not seen.

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
a man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
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…
G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
I love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
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
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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 )
he is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
a liar G5583 (ψεύστης) — a falsifier
for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
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
whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
he hath seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
he love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
he hath G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

²¹ And this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love his brother also.

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)
commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
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)
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
That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
he who loveth G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
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
love 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 )
also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)